A petition has been launched amid rising requires Daniel Andrew’s Companion of the Order of Australia to be eliminated.
Victorian Nationals chief Peter Walsh launched the petition on Wednesday which urged Governor-Basic David Hurley to strip Mr Andrews of his King’s Birthday honour, saying it’s ‘inappropriate and unjustified’.
The nation’s highest honour was awarded to Mr Andrews on Monday for his ’eminent service to the folks and Parliament of Victoria, to public well being, to coverage and regulatory reform, and to infrastructure improvement’.
Nevertheless, the award sparked a backlash with many Victorians criticising the previous premier as a result of the state had the world’s longest lockdown throughout Covid.
Mr Andrews additionally precipitated controversy by cancelling Victoria internet hosting the Commonwealth Video games – after spending just below $600m.
The nation’s highest honour was awarded to former Victoria premier Daniel Andrews on Monday (pictured along with his spouse), sparking divisive debate
Mr Walsh stated that the previous premier, who earned the nickname ‘Dictator Dan’ throughout Covid, had failed Victorians with how he dealt with the pandemic, reported the Herald Solar.
He added that ‘by no means’ ought to Mr Andrews be allowed to retain his award.
‘We’re all nonetheless paying the value. Melbourne was left floundering in lockdown for a complete of 262 days – the longest on the earth – below Mr Andrews’ draconian legal guidelines,’ he stated.
‘Mr Andrews additionally oversaw a bungled and ill-conceived lodge quarantine program that price the lives of just about 800 Victorians.
‘Victorians have been left to choose up the items, now burdened with file debt as a result of Mr Andrews could not handle cash.’
Melbourne spent 262 days in lockdown throughout the Covid pandemic. They had been permitted one hour of train every day throughout the top of the pandemic
Former Liberal Victoria premier Jeff Kennett has additionally weighed into the furore as he known as on Council for the Order of Australia chair Shelly Reys to clarify why Mr Andrews acquired the honour.
‘To my information not solely has Mr Andrews not accomplished any eminent neighborhood service, however he has additionally abjectly failed any goal check on the issues for which he acquired the popularity,’ Mr Kennett wrote this week.
Mr Kennett additionally believes Victorians shall be paying ‘closely, for many years’ due to Mr Andrews ‘failures.’
Former federal United Australia Social gathering MP Craig Kelly additionally shared his ideas on X alongside a number of of Mr Andrews’ critics.
‘At first I assumed it was a nasty joke, however each Dan Andrews and former WA Premier Mark McGowan have acquired an AC for ‘Covid Management’ within the King’s Birthday Honours. They each must be jail serving time,’ he stated.
Former Victoria premier Daniel Andrews (pictured at a Covid press assembly) was a well-recognized face throughout the pandemic. Victoria had a complete of 262 days in lockdown – probably the most on the earth – and earnt the moniker ‘Dictator Dan’
