There is plenty of debate over the decision to give former Premier Daniel Andrews the highest honour in Australia. Victoria's longest-serving Labor premier steered his state through the COVID-19 pandemic fronting a daily press conference for 100 days straight. But his strict approach to lockdowns and quarantine led to strong criticism as did his controversial decision to cancel the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

For more, Commentator and former Broadcaster Neil Mitchell joins. 

There is plenty of debate over the decision to give former Premier Daniel Andrews the highest honour in Australia. Victoria's longest-serving Labor premier steered his state through the COVID-19 pandemic fronting a daily press conference for 100 days straight. But his strict approach to lockdowns and quarantine led to strong criticism as did his controversial decision to cancel the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
For more, Commentator and former Broadcaster Neil Mitchell joins.

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Neil Mitchell address Daniel Andrews' award

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