Brisbane Cracks Down on Airbnb with New Permit System to Address Housing Shortage

‘This hasn’t created the housing crisis, but obviously it is something that needs to be managed and still adds to it,’ said Brisbane Lord Mayor.

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Airbnb operators in Brisbane may soon need permits as authorities take action against short-stay rentals to address housing supply shortages.

On June 12, Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner announced that his office would implement a permit scheme under a new law to regulate Airbnb accommodation in the city.