The Victorian government has shot down a push to expand a contentious short-stays levy to all accommodation bookings, including Melbourne hotels.
Former premier Daniel Andrews last month unveiled an Australian-first, statewide levy on short-stay platforms such as Airbnb and Stayz.
The consumer-facing 7.5 per cent levy is slated to come into effect from 2025 and raise $70 million a year to build and maintain social housing amid weak supply and soaring rents.
