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The Society man v the premier: When Daniel Andrews tipped Chris Lucas over the edge

Chris Lucas opposed extended COVID emergency powers amid Melbourne lockdowns, citing business harm and mental health impacts, while his Society restaurant opening faced delays.

Summary by Sydney Morning Herald
He is the Geelong boy who built a Toorak palace on grit and gourmet burgers. But when lockdowns silenced the city, Chris Lucas found his voice, trading the dining room for the war room to challenge a premier.

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The Society man v the premier: When Daniel Andrews tipped Chris Lucas over the edge

He is the Geelong boy who built a Toorak palace on grit and gourmet burgers. But when lockdowns silenced the city, Chris Lucas found his voice, trading the dining room for the war room to challenge a premier.

·Sydney, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Friday, February 13, 2026.
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