Dan Andrews statue criticized as risk of becoming public urinal

Several reports say a statue of former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews in Perth is facing criticism after concerns were raised it could be used inappropriately. The West Australian and PerthNow both report that the artwork, which reportedly cost about $134,000, is linked to the former premier and is now the subject of political commentary. Shadow treasurer Tim Wilson is cited in PerthNow as saying the statue could “become a public urinal,” framing the concern as a risk that the memorial could be associated with improper public use. The West Australian similarly describes fears that the statue could become an “icon for all the wrong reasons,” focusing on potential misuse rather than any dispute about the statue’s design or installation process. Across the outlets, the common theme is the concern over how the public may interact with the statue once installed or displayed. The reporting reflects criticism of the statue’s placement or public impact, without presenting evidence of damage or misuse at the time of writing.