The introduction of 7.5% levy on short-stays will have ‘disproportionate impact on budget accomodation’, company’s head of public policy says
In an Australian-first, the Victorian government is set bring in a 7.5% levy to short-stay accomodation like Airbnbs by 2025, which is expected to raise $70m annually in social and affordable housing.In an Australian-first, the Victorian government is set bring in a 7.5% levy to short-stay accomodation like Airbnbs by 2025, which is expected to raise $70m annually in social and affordable housing.
Crosby said Airbnb will be pushing the government to lower the levy for low-cost accommodation during its next stage of consultation, which will include setting up an industry working group.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup “We want that … option to be there for budget-conscious travellers or people who need affordable accommodation options.
“Airbnbs have meant that there are less long-term rentals on the market and what we need is as many rentals as we can get across the state,” she said.
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