Victorian Election Bids: Dogs in Bars, 3am Pints, and AFL Holiday Debates

Victorian Premier Ben Carroll promises to let dogs into pubs and extend trading hours until 3am if re-elected in November. The policy would amend a 1984 law banning dogs from licensed venues and give all pubs automatic rights to trade late without applications.

• What's proposed: Pubs can open until 3am automatically; publicans decide on allowing dogs
• How it affects you: Dog owners can bring pets to the pub; late-night venues get easier...