More say for councils on Airbnb

A Tasmanian parliamentary report recommends giving councils discretionary powers over Airbnb permits.

4 November, 2019

NSW government delays Airbnb decision

Options paper by next month.

19 April, 2017

NSW government’s response to Airbnb report imminent

Tourism accommodation body predicts a climb down.

19 April, 2017

Ban Airbnb like they do in New York, says tourism peak body

NY bans short-stay listings.

24 October, 2016

Airbnb: What NSW councils need to know

More certainty for local government?

21 October, 2016

Is Airbnb fuelling an Australian apartment bubble?

New data reveals distortions.

1 March, 2016

Airbnb tells NSW policymakers to legislate over cranky councils

Sharing economy friction generates political heat.

22 February, 2016

ACCC slaps down Airbnb and eDreams for drip pricing

Accommodation sharing services breached Australian consumer law.

12 October, 2015

NSW northern coastal councils fight unregulated holiday lets

Parliamentary inquiry may recommend tighter regulation.

17 September, 2015

Has Airbnb been hijacked by strata property speculators?

Call for national laws to accommodate and tax sharing economy

20 July, 2015

Government parking spots traded online?

Online upstart Divvy moves into big office basements.

23 June, 2015

RBA tech chief calls for better digital leadership

“This is not as easy as it may sound” Reserve Bank of Australia CIO says.

5 May, 2015

Coastal NSW councils find Airbnb groove

Some councils back short-term rentals.

5 May, 2015

NSW government embraces Apple Pay

Perrottet backs mobile payments and digital wallets.

14 April, 2015