MUST WATCH: This is why Dan Andrews is a record breaking Premier in his third term. Doesn’t mince his words when asked about George Pell and a state funeral. This is the type of strength in leadership we need in politicians. Legend. #IStandWithDan

And there, kiddies, is the elephant in the room. "predator brothers and priests were systematically moved around, knowingly, it was part of a strategy, from one WORKING CLASS parish to the next". #Pell #PedoGeorge

It’s fact. The church admitted it.

Video from @SquizzSTK account. Would have RTed but can’t. Thanks for tweeting this.

You can see why the right wing media (led by the likes of Murdoch) tried to bring Dan down - he’s everything they’re not. He took them on - and won. This is another example of him having the courage to speak truth to power against traditional power brokers like the church.

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Disgraceful

This is why Dan proves time and time again he is the right guy for the job True leader with heart, compassion and morals

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He was impressive. Definite , honest , powerful. Victoria is lucky to have such an outstanding Premier. And in turn we as Australians are lucky because he lifts the bar for all our elected representatives .

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he's a good premier - the best.

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"... not here to talk about the Liberal Party; they're completely irrelevant to the work that I do ...". Hear, hear.

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Nothing mealy mouthed about Dan. Being truthful pays huge political dividends.

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Good job, Matey! Documenting that so well. Dan rocks!

Spot on by Dan. That’s why Victorians love him

Albo should also take note.

Albo is not praising Pell but has stopped short of criticising him and the church like this (now at the time of the death). I think he should have. Instead he’s chosen to not weigh in on that part.

My estimation of Dan Andrews has gone up even higher after this. A good man, respected and admired, so rare these days in politics.

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One of, or perhaps the only politician, who cares not a toss re political blowback. When your internal moral compass/standards of right & wrong are unbreakable, you are free to speak your truth. #ToYourOwnSelfBeTrue

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Let's hope that Dan Andrews' courage and conviction rubs off on some of the other, less courageous, politicians. We need more people like Dan telling it like it is!

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Go Dan! Sometimes you just have to recognise that being dead doesn't mean that all your wrongs and now right.

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Thank Dan , standing up for those who have been manipulated and tortured by this man and the organisation he was part of ,the Catholic Church need to come to terms with the pain the community has gone through.A state funeral would have been the last nail in the coffin

Thanks Dan

How good a PrimeMinister would Dan Andrews make. There is no bullshit, no grandstanding ,straight forward answers

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It’s great to see a State leader speak his mind.

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Yes. Really lifted my spirits this morning to see this. Some decency remains.

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What information does Dan have that makes him have an opposing position to the high court judges who all overturned Pell’s conviction?

You didn’t watch the video did you? Where does Dan ever say he has an opposing view on the appeal to the high court on that specific matter? In fact, he didn’t even mention that case here. I await your answer

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He is just so impressive. Kind and genuine in his sympathy for victims. so glad to have him as our premier

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Why is stating the obvious controversial? Only in a Murdoch run country do we get this paradox

I don’t think it’s controversial at all, just not common among leaders

I'm not here to talk about the Liberal party. They are completely irrelevant to the work that I do. Nice burn. 😎

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Don't mention: The record debt The record lockdowns The redshirts corruption Stormtroopers in the streets of Melbourne The vaccine that didn't work Country Victoria's train service Disaster of a health system An failing education system Other than that, he is doing a great job

He’s doing a brilliant job. You’re part of a fringe minority of anti-vaxxers who lie and spread all the misinformation above. Get in the bin. I’ve got no time to argue with idiots.

The man of the times full respect

Thank you Dan. Your words give me hope on this tragic issue.We must not allow the evil that was done to innocent children to be covered up by pomp and power and privilege.

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@rosiede_kat1 The best political leader this country has seen for quite some time!!

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@JJKALE2 Dan Andrews is a leader

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How refreshing. A real leader with the intelligence, confidence, courage & strength to say it as it is.

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Dan Andrews you are a decent empathetic caring man and we appreciate that and admire you for it thank you for standing up for the victims who have been abused by the Catholic clergy for centuries.

#IStandWithDan we will also never forget Dan NEVER FORGET PEOPLE

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Farken brilliant. Says it like it is. The bloke is just.... Credible 👏

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