Dan Andrews is confronted by a fed-up woman at exclusive Melbourne event – and she had some choice words for the ex-premier
Former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews was left stunned when he was confronted by a disgruntled woman at an exclusive event.
Mr Andrews came under fire just after midnight at last weekend's National Gallery of Victoria Gala, billed as Melbourne's own version of the prestigious Met Gala.
A Melbourne mother approached the controversial ex-PM at the event and asked for a selfie.
But just after a photo was taken of the pair smiling, the woman began giving Mr Andrews a stern lecture on the tough Covid restrictions he imposed during his premiership – with the draconian measures earning him the nickname 'Dictator Dan' .
Former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews was given a stern talking to at the National Gallery of Victoria's Gala this weekend (Mr Andrews pictured leaving with his wife Catherine at the 2019 NGV Gala)
The frustrated mother complained about the way Mr Andrews had handled the lockdowns and how it was 'ruining all our children'.
Melbourne residents had to live under a collective stay-at-home order for 262 days during the pandemic.
The city has endured a total of six lockdowns, including travel restrictions and the closure of public parks on millions of people.
Onlookers said Mr Andrews kept his mouth firmly shut and handled the heated exchange in silence.
It is believed Mr Andrews then sped off to find his wife Catherine before the pair left the meeting.
The woman told the Herald Sun that she had felt compelled to tell the ex-prime minister her true feelings instead of showering him with compliments.
The shock interaction was a talking point on social media, with many users rushing to compliment the woman on her actions.
“Dan thought she was a fan when she asked for a pic 'as if' then she gave him a spray lol,” one comment read.
“Thank you mysterious lady. I'm sure you've spoken for many,” said another.
While a third said: 'I'd consider them a hero, that food deserves everything it gets!'.
A frustrated woman told Mr Andrews (pictured) that his Covid lockdowns had 'messed up all our children'
The news comes as Mr Andrews recently struggled to be accepted as a member of an exclusive Victorian golf club.
Members of the National Golf Club on the Mornington Peninsula sent a letter to the club's committee last month outlining their clear position against Andrews joining.
The former state premier is unpopular among the golfing community due to his strict Covid rules, especially when he dropped the Mornington Peninsula into metropolitan restrictions and banned the sport during the pandemic.
It came after the former prime minister's partner Max Beck subtly approached power brokers at Portsea Golf Club to ask if Mr Andrews could become a member.
Andrews was reportedly told he would not, but club chairman Phil Cramer has denied the claims, saying the ex-PM had not even formally applied.
One member of the National Golf Club boasted of hitting a golf ball with the ex-prime minister's face printed on it, while another had the number plates personalized on his BMW.
“FUDA,” the license plate said.
The letters are an abbreviation of the phrase: 'F*** you Dan Andrews'.
Mr Andrews has recently competed for membership at several Victorian sporting clubs
The letter from National Golf Club members urges the committee to adhere to standard membership procedure when considering Mr Andrews' application.
This includes the 'crucial' step of sharing a candidate's name on the club's notice board for 21 days from the time the application is submitted.
It also reflects the views of more than 100 golfers, who claim Mr Andrews does not possess the qualities that align with the club's 'fundamental values'.
“It is imperative that every potential member, including Mr Andrews, aligns with the fundamental values of our golf club,” said the letter, obtained by the Herald Sun.
'Showing good character, sociability and a genuine interest in meeting and becoming friends with fellow members.
'Unfortunately, Mr Andrews is noted to lack these qualities, and his inability to remember scores for each hole due to poor memory further highlights concerns about his compatibility with our club.'
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