Body Corps to Have the Power to Ban Airbnb, Stayz Under New Victorian Levy

The Allan Labor government contends that this move will help address the housing crisis.
Body Corps to Have the Power to Ban Airbnb, Stayz Under New Victorian Levy
A woman browses the Airbnb website on a tablet in Berlin on April 28, 2016. John MacDougall/AFP via Getty Images
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The Victorian Parliament is set to debate the Short Stay Levy Bill 2024, which was introduced on Aug. 27.

The legislation proposes a 7.5 percent levy on short-stay accommodation bookings, including those made through platforms such as Airbnb and Stayz, effective Jan. 1, 2025.

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