Dark Legacy Of Daniel Andrews

The Dark Legacy of Daniel Andrews examines the aftermath of Victoria's 48th premier, who ruled from 2014 to 2023.

Daniel Andrews was not just a successful electoral politician; he fundamentally reshaped institutions, centralised power in the premiers’ office, and exercised untrammelled authority over the state.

Andrews' legacy is one of a political leader preoccupied with the pursuit of power and political expediency, and running the "the most progressive government" in Australia. The result is immense public sector bloat, out-of-control white-elephant infrastructure projects, extraordinary public debt, hostility to basic personal and political freedoms, and an ideologically-driven breakdown of the education and energy systems.

Recording what happened to Victoria is key to restoring good government – and reveals to all Australians the danger of going down the same dark path.

CONTRIBUTORS

Mirko Bagaric | Morgan Begg | Adam Creighton | Gigi Foster | Scott Hargreaves | Peter Jennings | John Lloyd | Brianna McKee | Kevin You