Research Note: Resolving Contested Notions of Tourism Sustainability on Western Australia's 'Turquoise Coast': The Squatter Settlements

Abstract

Squatter's shacks, or informal holiday homes, have been a feature of sections of Western Austalia's coastline for many years. However, population growth and improved accessibility have brought pressure on government to deal with the problems they present. This paper outlines the procedures being used to address the squatter situation, while also suggesting that many of the characteristics of the squatter communities might be used to advantage in the development of new holiday-based settlements.