Why is Dan Andrews often called communist?

I have only been living in Melb for 2 months.

I like Dan Andrews, I think his lockdown was harsh but necessary for the time and I think he did a great job.

He seems rational and down to earth.

My coworker is going in a rampage right now saying she is from communist Romania and that Melbourne is becoming like her communist home and that its because of Dan.

I see comments on social media constantly calling him a communist.

I don't understand this, I don't think these people actually know what communism is nor how to define it. It's like a red scare buzzword. Why is Dan Andrews specifically on the receiving end of this?

edit: shes in her 60s i believe