Aussie Nudists Threaten Uprising
Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2005 1:51 pm
Naturists in Queensland are threatening a 'nudist uprising' unless antiquated public decency laws in the 'Sunshine State' are replealed.
Nudist, or ''clothing-optional'', beaches were legalised elsewhere in Australia decades ago, but remain banned in Queensland, which used to be known as the 'Deep North' because of its ultra-conservative polices.
Now campaigners fear that changes in the law will usher in an even stricter regime, with maximum penalties for 'wilful exposure' to be raised to a 1,800 australian dollars fine or a year in prison, under a bill currently before parliament.
Independent UK News
Nudist, or ''clothing-optional'', beaches were legalised elsewhere in Australia decades ago, but remain banned in Queensland, which used to be known as the 'Deep North' because of its ultra-conservative polices.
Now campaigners fear that changes in the law will usher in an even stricter regime, with maximum penalties for 'wilful exposure' to be raised to a 1,800 australian dollars fine or a year in prison, under a bill currently before parliament.
Independent UK News