Australian Premier calls for return of Parthenon Sculptures

The Premier of the Australian state of Victoria called for the return of the Parthenon sculptures to Greece during the unveiling of a replica of the famous frieze on Sunday.

“We demand and continue to demand the restoration of the injustice done by Lord Elgin two centuries earlier. This is not just my personal opinion but a standing demand of the Victoria government and all the parties that are part of it and will not change until this injustice has been restored,” Victoria State premier Daniel Andrews said.

The Andrews government has expressed their support for the restitution of the famous Greek artefacts and have been joined by other politicians including the head of the Victoria state opposition Matthew Guy and the Assistant Minister to the Treasurer Michael Sukkar.

The unveiling of the replica Parthenon frieze was organised by Melbourne’s Greek community and will adorn the Greek Centre in Melbourne.

Present also at the event was Greek Australian entertainer Mary Coustas, as her alter ego “Effy”.