NSW treasurer wants to stop ‘long-term rentals being pulled from the market and short-term rentals taking their place’ during housing crisis
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The New South Wales government is considering following Victoria’s lead by imposing a tax on short-stay accommodation, including Airbnb, to help fund affordable housing.
The NSW premier, Chris Minns, and senior ministers said they were open to imposing a levy to boost revenue and encourage owners to put their properties back on the long-term market amid the ongoing housing crisis.
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