Property owners say Premier Daniel Andrews’ major housing policy could make the housing crisis in Victoria even worse, as an Airbnb levy as high as 7.5 per cent and a social housing bonus firm as centrepieces of the plan.
after a campaign that it would raise house prices. At that time, the Andrews government said it would “never” be revisited.
“A rate that high could have a negative impact on the appeal of the state as a tourism destination, also penalising everyday Victorians at the wrong time,” said Michael Crosby, head of policy for Airbnb Australia and New Zealand. A search of Inside Airbnb shows that over 25 per cent of more than 23,000 properties listed for Melbourne are shared stays.
“They have conveniently decided Airbnb are just for tourists but its often for someone in a crisis, a separation, or helping out someone in a bind, it’s very misguided. Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto said a ‘tourism tax’ would be the 50th tax introduced or increased by the Andrews government.
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