Heated debate in Victoria parliament as Premier Dan Andrews is labelled 'dictator'

Daniel Andrews (right) was called a 'dictator' in a hysterical 'screaming match' in the Victorian Parliament over his new pandemic management laws - as two polls show his popularity slipping. The controversial new laws allow the premier to declare a pandemic for an unlimited time and could see rulebreakers jailed for two years and fined up to $454,350.  They also allow the Government to apply lockdowns and vaccine mandates to a 'class of person' such as the unvaccinated or workers with a certain type of job. In a heated debated in Parliament on Wednesday, which involved shouting across the chamber, shadow attorney-general Tim Smith (left) said: 'This is nonsensical, it's an abuse of power. 

[riannun-ya]

Nothing better than the people who have the balls to stand up and speak the truth

[Maxibon]

“The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing” - Albert Einstein

[bobbiejay]

This Bill should just be withdrawn ... not argued over. Disgraceful Dan ... you are a dishonourable man.

[janicecopeland]

“We know that no one ever seizes power with the intention of relinquishing it.” George Orwell

[Vincenzo-wnor]

The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they oppress.
- Frederick Douglass

[Omnix]

Every Victorian should be outraged. This is so wrong in many levels

[hadynwills]

He and his cohorts in every country around the world ARE THE DISEASE!.

[chadroeder]

"popularity slipping?" lol, he's the most hated man on earth.

[LairdRoss]

This man speaks the truth. Absolutely disgraceful that such legislation should have even been introduced.

[johnjames]

Hitler eventually saw his downfall, as did Mussolini and Napoleon. Something to look forward to and its going to be brutal! Love from South Africa.

[SynthLizard]

It's satisfying to have Dan being called out a dictator to he's face.

[randomyoutubeperson]

This guy Dan has to go! We have been the longest lockdown city in the world. And if this one man gets this type of power we're completely screwed.

[MurrayJoe]

It’s about time someone stood up to the narcissist bully DirtyDan. A little bit late though, the Libs should have done a lot more and a whole lot sooner.

[bellab]

Thank you Tim Smith for speaking out, on our behalf. This Bill shouldn't even be debated, should just be thrown out ....Yes, Dan the Dictator must
go, we will never forget how he has treated the people of Victoria. Pure EVIL!!

[kathleenanderson]

Stand up Victoria and fight for your freedom.

[aWitty]

He really wants to be the first Australian Dictator. He must be stopped.

[philipgould]

Everything Andrews touches is pure evil. Get rid of him.

[ivormectin]

First time we've heard a peep from the opposition in 18 months.

[marinamo]

Many people migrated to Australia running away from dictatorial regimes and now, one dishonorable person and his followers do this . He must answer for this . Disgrace.

[awestruck]

If this bill had merit, then it would stand up to scrutiny. The fact that it's pushed through, clearly contradicts this.