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Controversial plans for a Daniel Andrews sculpture officially scrapped by Victorian government

The Guardian Australia - World · 29 August 2026 at 9:47 am

Controversial plans for a Daniel Andrews sculpture officially scrapped by Victorian government

The $134,000 cost of the statue of the former Victorian premier has been heavily criticised by the Liberal opposition Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Carroll government in Victoria has cancelled controversial plans for a statue of former Labor premier Daniel Andrews.

Work began in May on the statue commemorating the former premier’s more than 3000 days in office, as part of a 1999 policy recognising long-serving Victorian premiers.

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Controversial plans for a Daniel Andrews sculpture officially scrapped by Victorian government

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