The Age
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$2.5m taxpayer-funded memorial to killed workers labelled a missed opportunity
A $2.5 million taxpayer-funded memorial honouring Australian workers killed on the job has drawn criticism for selecting Canadian artist Jill Anholt over local designers. The five-metre stone structure, featuring glass panels and an incomplete circular design, will be built at a busy Melbourne intersection by end-2026. Critics argue the selection missed an opportunity to showcase Australian artistic talent.
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