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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Cait Kelly and Benita Kolovos

People are going homeless in this Victorian getaway spot. Could an Airbnb tax be the answer?

A camping ground on the Mornington Peninsula
An estimated 1,000 people are experiencing homelessness on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, with rental affordability a major issue for residents. Photograph: Christopher Hopkins/The Guardian

On Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula, famed for its beaches, day spas and wineries, short-term stays have become big business.

One stylish four-bedroom home a block from Rye beach made its owner $90,000 last year, according to Inside Airbnb analysis. The person who manages it also runs another 44 homes across the area.

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