Daniel Andrews statue plans scrapped by Victorian government
The Victorian government has officially cancelled plans for a $134,000 statue of former Labor premier Daniel Andrews. The sculpture, which began construction in May as part of a 1999 policy honoring long-serving premiers, faced significant public and political criticism over its cost. The decision marks a reversal of the commemoration project that was intended to recognize Andrews' extensive tenure in office.
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Controversial plans for a Daniel Andrews sculpture officially scrapped by Victorian government
The Victorian government has officially cancelled plans for a $134,000 statue of former Labor premier Daniel Andrews. The sculpture, which began construction in May as part of a 1999 policy honoring long-serving premiers, faced significant public and political criticism over its cost. The decision marks a reversal of the commemoration project that was intended to recognize Andrews' extensive tenure in office.
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