Airbnb bites back at Sydney council’s call to restrict holiday rentals (opens original article in a new tab)

Airbnb has responded to Sydney council's proposal to limit short-term rentals by calling them an 'economic lifeline' for residents, while the council aims to increase housing supply through a levy.

• Airbnb opposes Sydney council's proposal to reduce the 180-day annual cap on short-term rentals
• Airbnb describes short-term rentals as an 'economic lifeline' for Sydneysiders
• Sydney council proposes a levy on Airbnb rentals similar to Victoria's model