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Hecklers target Daniel Andrews in Caulfield dog park

Hecklers have taken aim at Daniel Andrews over a family car crash as the Premier sweeps through Victoria on his campaign bus.

Daniel Andrews heckled on campaign trail

Daniel Andrews has been heckled by two men at his press conference at a dog park on Friday.

The Labor leader did not respond to the hecklers, who both said he was a “disgrace”.

“Why are you running away?,” one protester yelled as he followed the Premier to his big red campaign bus.

“Can I get on the bus with you?

“I hope he’s not driving, or his wife.”

The disgruntled man accused Mr Andrews of having ruined the state.

Daniel Andrews at the Caulfield dog park to announce an animal welfare package. Picture: David Crosling
Daniel Andrews at the Caulfield dog park to announce an animal welfare package. Picture: David Crosling

Another man screamed “you’re a disgrace” just moments before the Premier began speaking.

On both occasions, Mr Andrews refused to address either of the men.

The comments come the day after the Herald Sun revealed the cyclist involved in a collision with Mr Andrews’ car has engaged lawyers and is disputing the Premier and his wife’s claims about the circumstances of the crash.

Mr Andrews was at an off-leash dog park in Caulfield to announce six new dog parks, if re-elected, as part of a $20m animal welfare package.

The parks will be located in Armstrong Creek, Wollert, Sydenham, Mount Waverley, Wantirna and Endeavour Hills – while another 22 will be upgraded.

Another $2m will be given to low-cost vet clinics to ensure Victorian pets can get the treatment they need.

Originally published as Hecklers target Daniel Andrews in Caulfield dog park

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