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26 February 2025
Short stay levy slugs family violence victims: McLeish

VICTIMS fleeing family violence are now facing an extra 7.5 per cent tax when booking short-stay accommodation, a change that has drawn criticism from State Member for Eildon, Cindy McLeish.

The short-stay levy, introduced by the state government in January, applies to Airbnb and other temporary accommodation options across Victoria.

The government said the tax would help address housing affordabili...

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