Australia news live: Victoria to impose 7.5% levy on short-stay accommodation in a bid to ease housing crisis

Victoria set to introduce 7.5% levy on Airbnb prices

Benita Kolovos

I’ve got my hands on a copy of the Victorian government’s housing statement and can confirm as we’ve previously reported that it includes a 7.5% levy on short-stay accommodation.

The statement says:

While short stay accommodation – like Airbnb or Stayz – has become a popular feature of Victoria’s visitor economy, it’s also reduced the ability for many properties to be used for longer term accommodation.

In Victoria,…