Debate over using beach cabanas at popular travel destination prompts prime minister to weigh in [Video]

Concerns over beachgoers reserving spaces with the use of portable cabanas are causing a stir in Australia.

On a morning television show appearance, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told viewers the practice is contradictory to Australian values, Reuters reported.

“One of the great things about Australia, unlike some parts of the world, (where) you go and you’ve got to pay to go to the beach, here, everyone owns the beach,” Albanese said.

He added, “It’s a place where every Australian is equal. And that’s a breach of that principle, really, to think that you can reserve a little spot as just yours.”

Some Aussies and travelers took to social media to share their thoughts on the savvy move.

“Those cabanas take up so much room that sunbathers left only the concrete path,” posted an X user.

One argued, “people are the issue not cabanas.”

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