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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
Jasper Lindell

Why the ACT govt is reluctant to crack down on short-stay rentals

Introducing restrictions on short-stay rental accommodation in Canberra would do more harm than good, with little evidence the services - such as Airbnb - are affecting housing affordability, the government has said.

But the territory will next year consider a registration scheme to keep track of short-stay rental properties, which the government said would provide up-to-date information about the impact of the sector on affordability in the capital.

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