Fee for consumers using short-term accommodation across the state could raise $42m for government
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Short-stay accommodation provided by companies such as Airbnb in Victoria could be subject to a levy as high as 7.5%, under an Australian-first proposal being put to state cabinet next week.
Guardian Australia has confirmed a consumer-facing levy on short-term stays will form a key part of the Victorian government’s housing statement, which will be released as early as next week.
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