Jun 21, 2026 – 5.37pmAirbnb has hit back at the City of Sydney’s call to slash the 180-day annual cap on short-term rentals, claiming they are an “economic lifeline” for Sydneysiders.The city has proposed a levy on Airbnb rentals, similar to Victoria’s, limiting properties to a person’s primary residence and reducing the annual cap in a bid to increase the supply of housing.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Airbnb bites back at Sydney council’s call to restrict holiday rentals
The global short-term accommodation platform suggests that many Sydneysiders rely on Airbnb to help pay their mortgage and alleviate other costs.
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