Airbnb places full-page ads attacking Allan govt's 7.5 per cent short stay levy but Labor rejects claims it will 'damage' tourism
Airbnb said while it supported"one reasonable guest levy", it claimed the short stay levy, alongside GST and council charges amounted to an"unfair triple tax plan". Ms Thomas said the government undertook"a lot of consultation with both local government, tourism operators and industry" in designing the measure."We think that this strikes the right balance in ensuring that we have accommodation available for workers, including those in destination towns.
The cash will"support the building and maintenance of social and affordable housing", according to the government. A quarter of the funds will be allocated to regional areas.