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Rachael Ward and Callum Godde

Drunkenness law change on schedule: premier

Premier Jacinta Allan says supports will be in place when public drunkenness is decriminalised. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Victoria's premier has defended pushing ahead with changes to public drunkenness laws on Melbourne Cup Day, despite construction delays to a dedicated sobering up centre.

The government had intended for a 20-bed facility in Collingwood to be part of the health response when being drunk in public is no longer a crime in Victoria from November 7.

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