Australians battle for prime spots at beaches and parks, sparking debate and PM criticism.

In Australia, summer transforms public spaces like beaches, parks, and car parks into battlegrounds as people compete to claim prime spots. Beachgoers stake their territory with cabanas, umbrellas, and chairs, sparking local council education programs and drawing criticism from Prime Minister Albanese. This behavior highlights a contrast between Australia's egalitarian image and the competitive instincts that emerge in communal spaces.

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