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Carroll Cancels Daniel Andrews Statue, Opens Search for New Subject
WHY IT MATTERS
The decision signals a shift in how Victoria chooses to honor its leaders and may affect future public art commissions.
What happened
Premier Ben Carroll announced that the planned bronze statue of former premier Daniel Andrews will not be produced. The project, which had been in development, is now cancelled.
Carroll has appointed a panel to select a different subject for the sculpture. The panel will review potential figures and decide on a new design.
The decision was made after reviewing the original concept and considering public sentiment. The new subject will be chosen through a transparent process overseen by the panel.
LINKED SOURCES
Carroll scraps plan for statue of Daniel Andrews
The Sydney Morning Herald · Ashleigh McMillan · Discovery only; Nine Publishing copyright terms apply
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