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Ben Carroll Cancels $134,000 Daniel Andrews Statue Project

8/29/2026

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Victoria Premier Ben Carroll cancelled the $134,000 Daniel Andrews statue.
The statue project began in May 2026 with Meridian Sculpture after a standard procurement process.
Carroll formed an independent bipartisan panel to review Victoria’s statue and state-funeral policies.
The panel will recommend a new subject and location while retaining the contract to avoid extra costs.

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Story summary

Victoria Premier Ben Carroll cancelled the $134,000 Daniel Andrews statue.
The statue project began in May 2026 with Meridian Sculpture after a standard procurement process.
Carroll formed an independent bipartisan panel to review Victoria’s statue and state-funeral policies.
The panel will recommend a new subject and location while retaining the contract to avoid extra costs.