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Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about the campaign, the evidence, and the reform pathway.
About the campaign
What is the campaign asking for?
Why now?
Is this an animal welfare campaign?
Who is behind the campaign?
How many people does this affect?
Food safety and hygiene
Don’t dogs in restaurants pose a food safety risk?
The FSANZ assessment was for outdoor dining. Isn’t indoor dining different?
What about allergies?
What about people who are afraid of dogs?
Public transport
Won’t dogs on trains cause problems for other passengers?
What about guide dogs and assistance animals?
What if a dog is aggressive or badly behaved?
Don’t dogs create hygiene issues on trains?
Regulatory and political
Hasn’t this been tried before?
Why should the government prioritise this?
Won’t this open the door to other animals?
Can NSW act alone?
Industry and commercial
Do hospitality operators actually want this?
Won’t some venues lose customers?
Is there economic data?