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.

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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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Another joked, "Beach Blanket Bingo."

"I can see a law [being] drafted soon," said a user on X.

One joked, "Because there are no bigger problems in Australia than Beach Etiquette."

"Everyone owns the beach…that’s what we believed growing up," said one woman on X.

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A user posted, "There are no issues with Cabanas….they are brilliant for sun protection and shelter."

"People are taking up housing block size of some beaches by placing 4 cabanas in a square with a gathering place in the centre," said one.

Australia's beaches are public and considered "crown land" — allowing Aussies to visit any beach area they please. 

The New South Wales government (NSW) states on its site, "Crown land is land held by the NSW Government on behalf of the public, for the benefit of the community."

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Some users on X opened up the discussion to debate ownership of beaches.

"When will someone in this country see sense and allow private businesses to build beach clubs on small parts of the beach," stated one X user.

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Adding, "Almost every other beach in the world at the very least has someone renting out beach chairs, but in Australia, nothing."

"No thanks..  we don’t want this… beaches for all Australians not just those rich enough to pay," a user responded to the suggestion. 

People take roughly 31 million day trips to the beach in Australia, according to Australia’s tourism research. 

Summer falls between the months of December and February in the country.

Nearly eight million people from around the globe visited in 2023, which was a 36% increase from the previous year, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. 

"Visitors come to Australia each year lured by beautiful beaches, unique flora and fauna, friendly people and a relaxed atmosphere," wrote one of the Australian Consulate-Generals on their website. 

Reuters contributed to this report.

Venomous creatures were spotted washing up on the beaches of the Outer Banks in North Carolina, and the National Park Service sent out a warning about the punch these slugs pack.

The Cape Hatteras National Seashore posted on Facebook that Blue Sea Dragons (Glaucus atlanticus) have been spotted on the beaches.

"This venomous sea slug lives in the open ocean and occasionally gets stranded on land following strong winds," officials from the National Seashore posted to Facebook. "They may only grow to about an inch long, but don't let their size fool you. They pack a punch!"

According to Oceana.org, Blue Sea Dragons go by other names like sea swallow or blue angel and can grow to about 1.3 inches.

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They are often found throughout the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans in tropical and subtropical waters.

The specimen is considered a sea slug and spends most of its life floating upside-down at the surface and staying afloat by storing air bubbles in its stomach, the organization wrote.

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Cape Hatteras National Seashore officials say Blue Sea Dragons move through ocean currents feeding on their meal of choice: the Portuguese man o’ war.

"Because their meals consist of such a venomous creature, they are capable of storing that venom for their own defense," the park service wrote. "They concentrate that ingested venom and deliver a sting that is even more powerful! Talk about a fiery bite for such a small dragon."

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Since these tiny slugs carry such a strong toxin, park officials advise anyone who comes across one of these blue beauties to admire it from a safe distance and be cautious of others nearby.

"Blue Sea Dragons can travel in groups known as ‘Blue Fleets,’" the post read. "If they are discovered, dead or alive, they remain venomous. Please enjoy this fascinating organism without touching it."