14/05/2021
Its time to get some legal status for clothing optional areas in QLD.
With any luck the letter to my local MP, might start a discussion in QLD politics.
Please take time to read the below.
Hello Amanda Camm.
I'll start by introducing my self.
My Name is Dan Duggan, 40yrs old, married and have been a Whitsundays resident on and off since 2002. We now have decided to stay a while this time, building our first home as we both love the area, it is beautiful!
There is something however this area, and mater of fact the whole of QLD lacks, and that is designated areas for clothing optional recreation. I'm not quite sure of the reasoning as to why QLD is the only mainland state or territory that does not allow for this.
It's very strange since we have a great climate, plenty of beaches, rivers and vast space that would be suitable for such designated areas.
Unfortunately, some misconceptions from the wider community can lead to objections to such things progressing.
In general however most nudists, naturists or what ever term you wish to use, just enjoy the feeling of freedom in a natural environment and having a swim where you can.
After speaking to other like minded people and following several groups on social media platforms there is a great feeling of disappointment and frustration that we do not have any where legal catering to this lifestyle choice.
In today's society of acceptance, tolerance and inclusion why is it that somehow the naturist community has been neglected and discriminated against in QLD.
I know of plenty of unofficial, locally known beaches and areas that are frequented by Naturists, but we always run the risk of potentially being fined or prosecuted for simply stripping off, catching some sun and enjoying a swim naked.
The country we live in now is very different to the days of settlement, our attitudes and our freedoms have definitely changed, it's time for QLD and the Whitsundays to catch up not only to the rest of Australia, but the rest of the world!
We are also neglecting a quite substantial tourism market by not catering to this. At the moment we are confined to traveling our own great country, but not QLD if you want to have a "legal" skinny dip or blur some tan lines at the beach or a river.
How do we progress from here, how do we make a change, it is time to do something about it. I hope you can help with this and make a difference as I know it will probably have to be taken up at a state level before we can do anything locally.
Looking forward to your response and future correspondence regarding this mater.
Sincerely
Dan Duggan