Victorian Greens shape up for housing fight over Labor’s proposed Airbnb levy

Exclusive: Greens say new figures show government’s 7.5% levy on short-stay rentals won’t help fix the housing crisis

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The Greens are setting the stage for a fight with the Victorian government over its proposed Airbnb levy, armed with new figures that show the measure will only make a “marginal” difference to the number of homes freed for renters.

Announced last year as part of the government’s plan to tackle the housing crisis, the 7.5% levy on short-stay properties leased through platforms such as Airbnb and Stayz is expected to be included in the state tax bill, which will be tabled in parliament after next week’s budget.

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