Dog Control Act 2000

A person must not take a dog into – any grounds of a school, preschool, kindergarten, creche or other place for the reception of children without the permission of a person in charge of the place; or any shopping centre or any shop; or the grounds of a public swimming pool; or any playing area of a sportsground on which sport is being played; or any area within 10 metres of a children's playground. Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

This section does not apply to – a guide dog that is accompanying a wholly or partially blind person or is in training for that purpose; or a hearing dog that is accompanying a wholly or partially deaf person or is in training for that purpose; or a pet shop; or the premises of a veterinary surgeon; or a pet-grooming shop; or any other premises related to the care and management of dogs.