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Controversy Surrounding Daniel Andrews' Honours: A Divided Victoria

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Victoria is split over the decision to award former Premier Daniel Andrews the nation's highest honour. Find out why emotions are running high!

Controversy has erupted in Victoria after former Premier Daniel Andrews was awarded the nation's highest honour. Victorians find themselves divided over the recognition bestowed upon Andrews, with emotions running high on both sides of the debate. Some express anger and outrage, with Jeff Kennett even calling for the honour to be reconsidered, adding fuel to the fire of dissent.

The backlash intensifies as politicians and public figures join the chorus of criticism. Debate rages on whether Andrews deserves the prestigious accolade, adding a layer of complexity to the already polarising issue. Steve Price's comments on the King's Honours list spark fierce backlash, further fueling the controversy surrounding the decision to decorate the former premier.

In the midst of the controversy, former Labor senator Stephen Conroy blasts the attack on the Awards Secretariat, labeling it 'mind-blowing.' The debate highlights the deep-seated sentiments and conflicting opinions within the community. Meanwhile, a former resident affected by the housing commission towers lockdown during Andrews' tenure speaks out, shedding light on the repercussions of past government actions.

The divided opinions reflect a larger societal rift over Daniel Andrews' legacy and the recognition of his leadership. As the debate continues to unfold, the controversy surrounding his accolade underscores the complex dynamics at play in Victoria's political landscape. These events serve as a reminder of the enduring impact of political decisions and the lasting effects they have on communities.

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Victorians divided after Daniel Andrews awarded nation's highest ... (9News)

Victorians are divided after former premier Daniel Andrews received the nation's highest honour in this yea...

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Ex-Labor minister, Victorians blast Dan's top honour (Herald Sun)

One of Daniel Andrews' own former ministers says families of loved ones who died of Covid are justified to feel angry about the former Premier receiving the ...

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Kennett calls on G-G to reconsider Andrews gong (The Australian)

Jeff Kennett has written to David Hurley, urging the Governor-General to reconsider awarding a Companion of the Order of Australia to fellow former ...

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Jeff Kennett calls for Daniel Andrews' King's Birthday honour to be ... (Sky News Australia)

"Former Liberal Victorian premier Jeff Kennett is calling for the Council of the Order of Australia to rescind Daniel Andrews\u2019 King\u2019s Birthday ...

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Outrage grows as Dan Andrews' King's Birthday honour is branded ... (Daily Mail)

Politicians have lined up on both sides to offer an opinion on the controversial decision to award former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews the Companion of ...

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Victoria divided over decision to decorate polarising former premier (Nine)

Vic๏ปฟtorians are tonight divided over the decision to bestow polarising former premier Daniel Andrews with t...

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'Sick joke': Project star sparks backlash (NEWS.com.au)

Steve Price has sparked fierce backlash after slamming Daniel Andrews being named on the King's Honours list this year.

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'Public royal commission' was needed before Daniel Andrews and ... (Sky News Australia)

"Nationals Senator Matt Canavan slams \"premature\" honours given to former Australian premiers.\n\nThis follows former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews and ...

Andrews gets a Gong. Now Botulism Wants One Too - Quadrant ... (Quadrant)

Victorians today pay the highest fines, penalties and taxes while coping with rapidly eroding rights, potholed roads, underfunded hospitals and public ...

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'Mind-blowing': Former Labor senator blasts criticism of Daniel ... (Sky News Australia)

"Former Labor senator Stephen Conroy has blasted the \u201cmind-blowing\u201d attack on the Awards Secretariat following Daniel Andrews being given ...

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Victim of housing commission towers lockdown speaks out following ... (3AW)

A former resident of one of the Canning Street housing commission flats which were locked down by the then-Andrews government has spoken out following the ...

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'Rescind this honour': Call for Andrews to be stripped of award (Sky News Australia)

Former Victorian premier Jeff Kennett has claimed the decision to hand Daniel Andrews the nation's highest honour "failed all Australians," as he called for ...

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'Desperately wrong': Daniel Andrews 'unworthy' of King's Birthday ... (Sky News Australia)

"Sky News host Rita Panahi says there is further evidence the honours system in Australia is \u201ccompletely and utterly broken\u201d and has become ...

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'Very sick joke': Sky News host rips move to award Andrews the ... (Sky News Australia)

Sky News host Steve Price has ripped into the decision to award Daniel Andrews with King's Birthday honours, declaring it a "very sick joke."

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