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13 November 2024
Levy a tourism blow when industry already hurting

LOCAL tourism operators fear a tax on short-stay rental providers will hit their sector hard, at a time that visitations to the region has dropped more than 20 per cent.

Legislation recently introduced to the Victorian parliament will impose a 7.5 per cent levy from January 1, 2025 on short-stay accommodation bookings, including bookings made through platforms such as Airbnb and Stayz.

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