7 October 2025
Changes to on/off-leash dog laws take effect on our foreshores in line with Daylight Saving from Sunday 5 October 2025 until Sunday 4 April 2026.
This means:
- Dogs must be on-lead (2 metres or less) on the foreshore between 10am and 8pm.
- Outside of those times, dogs may be off lead on the foreshore under effective control. Effective control means near you, within your sight at all times and responsive to your voice commands.
- All year round, dogs must be on lead when walking on any footpath, road or reserve unless signed as an off-lead area.
All dog owners are responsible for their pet’s behaviour in the community.
Together we can all enjoy the warmer weather on our beautiful beaches this summer.
We encourage all to follow the State Government advice on the algal bloom. For the current advice regarding dogs on the beach, please visit www.algalbloom.gov.au