Politicians from the Coalition and several independents are calling for a plan to erect a statue of former Victorian Premier Dan Andrews to be scrapped. The reports agree the proposal is controversial, but they describe similar positions across outlets: opponents argue the statue should not proceed, while the issue remains politically charged. The articles frame the calls as part of broader scrutiny over how public commemorations are decided, including questions around Andrews’ legacy and public support for commemorating him with a permanent monument. Across all sources, there is no indication of a final decision or timetable for the project, only that the proposal is facing growing political pressure. The coverage is largely focused on who is making the call and that the criticism comes from both major opposition parties and independents, highlighting that the debate extends beyond a single political bloc. Overall, the reporting shows the statue plan is contested and that calls for it to be dropped are currently underway in Victoria’s political landscape.