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Cancel the Dan Andrews Statue – now an OFFICIAL Parliamentary Petition
www.change.orgHere’s a concise update on the latest news about the Daniel Andrews statue.
- There has been ongoing controversy and public debate in Australia about plans to erect a statue honoring former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, with petitions and media coverage highlighting opposition and support.[3][4][6]
- Recent reporting notes up-front costs to taxpayers for the statue (around six figures in some outlets) and renewed parliamentary discussion or debates surrounding the project.[8][9]
- Public sentiment appears divided, with opposition from some political figures and supporters arguing for commemoration of Andrews’ tenure, while critics question the appropriateness and cost of a statue.[6][7]
If you’d like, I can narrow this to a specific date range, region (e.g., Melbourne CBD plans), or extract direct quotes from the most recent outlets. I can also summarize the major arguments for and against the statue in a brief pros/cons format.
Citations:
- Coverage and petitions regarding the statue plans and controversy.[6]
- YouTube and news reports on petitions and parliamentary debate context.[3][8]
- Guardian and other outlets discussing public reception and controversy.[6]