‘Everyone owns the beach’: Australian PM throws shade in cabana debate

Anthony Albanese says beachgoers using shade structures to reserve patch of sand are going against Australia’s spirit of equalityFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has weighed in on a drama unfolding on the country’s beaches, declaring that beachgoers who use portable cabanas to claim a patch of sand are going against the nation’s spirit of equality.Asked about the practice on morning television on Tuesday, Albanese said it was “not on”.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

‘Everyone owns the beach’: Australian PM throws shade in cabana debate

Anthony Albanese says beachgoers using shade structures to reserve patch of sand are going against Australia’s spirit of equality

The Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has weighed in on a drama unfolding on the country’s beaches, declaring that beachgoers who use portable cabanas to claim a patch of sand are going against the nation’s spirit of equality.

Asked about the practice on morning television on Tuesday, Albanese said it was “not on”.

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