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Callum Godde

MYSTERIOUS: Sobering up centre won t open before drunkenness change | Mind Blowing Facts

Victoria is shifting to a health-led response to public intoxication next month. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Victoria will decriminalise public drunkenness on Melbourne Cup day, despite a dedicated sobering-up centre failing to open in time.

Mental Health Minister Ingrid Stitt has confirmed construction and refurbishment delays will prevent the Collingwood facility opening by November 7, as Victoria shifts to a health-led response to public intoxication.

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