Daniel Andrews to Be Honoured With Statue a Year After Resignation

A bronze statue of former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is expected to be immortalised outside government offices near Treasury Gardens in central Melbourne. This honour is reserved for premiers who have served more than 3,000 days in office, a rule introduced by former Liberal premier Jeff Kennett. While the process is underway, details regarding the statue’s cost and precise location remain unclear. A spokesperson from the government confirmed that the Department of Premier and Cabinet has been tasked with preparing a brief for the statue, but no further information has been disclosed. The decision to honour Andrews has drawn criticism, particularly from the opposition....