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Greens MLA calls on ACT government to regulate short-term accommodation market as rental crisis continues

Experts have said the number of properties taken up by the digital accommodation sites could be affecting rental availability overall. (Reuters: Dado Ruvic)

A Canberra Greens politician says short-term accommodation companies like Airbnb and Stayz are keeping Canberrans from finding affordable rentals.

ACT Greens MLA Johnathan Davis brought forward a motion today in the Legislative Assembly, proposing a cap on the number of short-term rentals in Canberra.

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