Controversial plans for a Daniel Andrews sculpture officially scrapped by Victorian government
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The Victorian government has officially cancelled plans to commission a bronze statue of former premier Daniel Andrews, which was intended to be installed outside Melbourne's Treasury Place. The project, which carried a projected cost of $134,000, will no longer proceed under the current administration led by Premier Ben Carroll.
Following the cancellation, the government has appointed an independent panel to select a different subject for the commemorative work. The original proposal had faced significant scrutiny, with the Liberal opposition publicly criticizing the expenditure associated with the project.
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The Guardian World (GB)Highlights public criticism and the specific financial cost of the project.
The Age (Melbourne, Australia) (AU)Focuses on the appointment of a panel to select a replacement.
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