Airbnb Rules in Australia (2026): How Smart Hosts Turn Regulations Into a Competitive Moat
Airbnb Rules in Australia (2026): How Smart Hosts Turn Regulations Into a Competitive Moat
The maximum fine for breaching strata by-laws as an unregistered Airbnb host in NSW. While one host pays the fine and loses their listing, their registered neighbor's occupancy jumps.
The Regulation Paradox: Why Tighter Rules Help Professional Hosts
A host in Bondi runs her two-bedroom apartment on Airbnb. Good reviews. Solid bookings. In early 2025, she ignores the STRA registration emails. Too much paperwork, she figures. She will get to it later.
Three months later, a neighbor reports her. The council issues an $11,000 fine. Airbnb delists the property within 48 hours. Her income drops to zero overnight.
The registered host two floors up sees his occupancy rate jump 18% the same month. Not because he did anything new. Because one competitor disappeared. And the guests who would have booked her apartment now book his.
This is what most Airbnb rules guides do not tell you. Every regulation Australia introduces is doing the same thing. It removes hosts who do not comply and concentrates demand onto those who do.
Regulations do not reduce demand for short-term accommodation. They reduce supply. Tourists still visit Sydney. Families still need beach houses on the Gold Coast. FIFO workers still need beds in Perth. When a casual host exits because registration is too complicated, their bookings do not disappear. They move to the next available listing. That listing belongs to the host who stayed compliant.
In 2024, before NSW STRA enforcement got serious, the market had thousands of unregistered listings. Each one that was removed or delisted sent its guests to registered hosts. A 10% drop in local supply with steady demand means higher occupancy and more pricing power for the hosts who remained.
The question for every Australian host is simple. Do you want to be the host who gets removed, or the host who fills their calendar with the guests that competitor used to have?
The Three Compliance Moats Every Australian Host Should Build
The smartest operators in Australian short-term rentals do not fear regulation. They use it. They build three moats that grow deeper every time a new rule is introduced. Here is the framework.
Moat 1: The Registration Moat
Register early. Every state that has introduced registration started enforcement slowly and ramped up over time. NSW opened registration in 2021 and began serious enforcement in 2024. Early registrants had years to build their review history and listing reputation before enforcement pushed out their competitors.
WA registration opened in July 2024. Hosts who registered on day one were already operating freely by January 2025, when the mandatory requirement kicked in. Late registrants faced backlogs, audits, and the stress of racing the deadline.
The pattern is always the same. Registration opens. Most hosts ignore it. Enforcement ramps up. Non-compliant hosts lose listings. Compliant hosts fill the gap. The earlier you register, the longer you have to build your position before the wave hits.
Moat 2: The Structural Moat
Read every exemption as a competitive weapon, not just a legal footnote.
The VIC 28-night levy exemption means medium-stay operators pay zero levy while short-stay competitors pay 7.5%. The WA hosted-stay rule means a host with a managed or on-site presence can operate year-round, while unhosted neighbors hit the 90-night development approval threshold. The NSW hosted-stay rule removes all night caps entirely.
Structure your operation to sit inside every exemption that applies to your state. When your competitor is paying a levy or hitting a night cap and you are not, you win on price without cutting your rates.
Moat 3: The Political Moat
Attend council consultation meetings when new STR rules are proposed. Make submissions. Join industry associations. Hosts who engage with the process often help shape rules that their non-engaged competitors cannot meet.
When Brisbane's new Short Stay Accommodation Local Law was being drafted, operators who participated in consultation knew the requirements months before enforcement. The operators who ignored it are the ones getting letters now telling them to cease by 30 June 2026.
The hosts who fear regulation and the hosts who profit from it are looking at the same rules. The difference is perspective. One sees cost. The other sees competitive advantage.
New South Wales: STRA Registration, Night Caps, and the Byron Shire Premium
NSW has the most developed short-term rental framework in Australia. If you host in New South Wales, you need to understand four things: registration, fire safety, night caps, and the Code of Conduct.
Registration
Every host in NSW must register their property through the NSW Planning Portal before listing on any platform. This is not optional. It is a legal requirement.
- Initial registration costs $65
- Annual renewal costs $25
- You must meet the NSW STRA Fire Safety Standard before you can list
- Your registration number must appear on every listing
Fire Safety
NSW takes fire safety seriously, and the requirements are specific. You need interconnected smoke alarms on the ceiling in every corridor that leads to bedrooms and on each storey of the property. These must be mains-powered or sealed 10-year battery models.
If you host in an apartment, you also need a 2.5 kg ABE fire extinguisher and a fire blanket in the kitchen.
Every property needs an evacuation diagram. It must be A4 size, mounted between 1200 mm and 1600 mm from the floor, with one copy at the main entrance and one inside each bedroom. This sounds like a lot of work. In practice, it takes one afternoon and about $300 to $600 to get right, depending on your property size.
Night Caps
- Greater Sydney (unhosted): 180 nights per year maximum
- Byron Shire (unhosted): 60 nights per year, effective 23 September 2024
- Byron Shire exception: Byron Bay Town Centre and Brunswick Heads precincts are exempt from the 60-night cap and can operate year-round
- Hosted stays (host present on property): No night cap anywhere in NSW
The moat here is clear. The 180-night cap only applies to unhosted properties. Hosts who are present on their property have no cap at all. Professional operators who live onsite, hire a co-host, or use a management company with an onsite presence have a structural advantage over casual list-and-leave hosts.
NSW Code of Conduct
The STRA Code of Conduct covers noise, parking, waste management, and neighbor impact. It protects both hosts and guests, and it comes with real enforcement.
- Two-strike system: Two serious breaches in two years results in a five-year ban from the STR industry
- Both hosts and guests can be listed on the Exclusion Register
- Complaints trigger a formal review process
Penalties
- $1,100 for failing to register
- $5,500 for a Code of Conduct breach
- $11,000 for breaching strata by-laws
See our Airbnb insurance guide for how to protect your property against guest damage and body corporate claims.
NSW Compliance Checklist
- Register through the NSW Planning Portal ($65)
- Install interconnected smoke alarms on every storey and corridor to bedrooms
- Get a fire extinguisher and blanket if you are in an apartment
- Post evacuation diagrams at the entrance and inside each bedroom
- Check your body corporate by-laws
- Track your nights if you are unhosted in Greater Sydney or Byron Shire
- Respond to all guest complaints within the Code of Conduct timeframes
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Victoria: The Levy Loophole That Turns Compliance Into a Pricing Weapon
Victoria does not have a registration requirement yet. What it does have is a levy that changes the economics of short-stay hosting in a way most hosts have not figured out.
The Short-Stay Levy
The Victorian Short-Stay Levy is a 7.5% charge on the total booking fee for all stays under 28 nights. It started on 1 January 2025. The levy applies to the total booking fee, including cleaning fees and GST, but not credit card surcharges.
- Airbnb and Stayz collect and remit it automatically
- Direct booking hosts must register with the State Revenue Office Victoria and lodge returns themselves
- 25% of levy revenue goes to regional Victoria housing initiatives
The 28-Night Exemption (Your Pricing Weapon)
Stays of 28 nights or more are fully exempt from the levy. Here is what that means in practice.
If a competitor charges $180 per night for 3-night stays, the 7.5% levy adds $40.50 to the guest's total cost. An operator offering 28-night stays at $160 per night pays zero levy. The guest sees a lower total cost per night. The operator earns more margin per booking. Compliance with the exemption structure beats the rate-cutting competition every time.
Three-night stay at $200 per night = $600. Guest pays $645 including the 7.5% levy ($45). Twenty-eight-night stay at $165 per night = $4,620. Guest pays $4,620. Zero levy. The operator saves $347 per guest equivalent, while the competitor's price is raised by the levy on every short stay.
Principal Place of Residence
If you list your own home while you travel, you pay no levy at all, regardless of how many nights the property is listed. The principal place of residence exemption is complete. It is not capped at a certain number of nights.
Owners Corporation Bans
From 1 January 2025, owners corporations in Victoria can ban short-term rentals by special resolution. Here is how the votes work.
- Full ban (special resolution): 75% of votes in favour
- Interim ban: 50% in favour with no more than 25% against
- A ban cannot apply to an owner's principal place of residence
The moat angle here is powerful. Victoria's no-night-cap environment with a 28-night levy exemption is the best regulatory landscape for professional medium-stay operators in Australia. While casual hosts battle the levy on weekend bookings, a structured operator can build a portfolio of monthly stays with zero levy, lower cleaning costs, and more predictable revenue.
See our Melbourne Airbnb guide for city-specific pricing and demand data.
Queensland: The Last Unregulated Frontier (And Why That Will Not Last)
Queensland is the only large Australian state with no state-level registration, no state-level STR tax, and no statewide night caps. That makes it look like the easiest place to host. But councils are moving fast, and the window is closing.
State Level
As of March 2026, Queensland has no state registration requirement, no STR levy, and no night caps set by the state government. That is the good news.
But Councils Are Acting
Local councils across Queensland are introducing their own rules. Noosa Shire has required development approval for all short-term rentals since 2022. Gold Coast requires the correct council rates category. Sunshine Coast restricts STR in low-density and rural residential zones.
Brisbane: Major Changes Coming 1 July 2026
The Brisbane City Council is introducing a new Short Stay Accommodation Local Law that starts on 1 July 2026. This is the biggest change for Queensland hosts in years.
- Annual permit required for all short-stay accommodation
- 24/7 contact person who can respond to complaints within 60 minutes
- Permit number must appear on all listings
- Properties in low-density residential zones that do not qualify for a permit must cease operations by 30 June 2026
- Around 500 properties are being contacted by Brisbane Council now
Every other major state has introduced statewide rules since 2021. Queensland is next. Operators who establish their registration moat now will be the ones who sail through the transition. Those who assume the absence of rules means it cannot change will be scrambling.
The QLD moat is about timing. Hosts who build compliant operations now, with council permits and proper documentation, will be grandfathered when state-level registration inevitably arrives. History shows this clearly. NSW went from nothing to registration in three years. QLD is on the same path.
See our Gold Coast Airbnb guide for local market dynamics and the demand calendar.
Western Australia: How the 90-Night Threshold Creates a Professional Operators' Market
WA introduced mandatory STRA registration from 1 January 2025. If you host in Western Australia, you must register before you can list on any platform. But the real story is the 90-night threshold, and what it means for your business structure.
Registration (Mandatory From 1 January 2025)
- All STRA hosts must register through the WA STRA Register before listing
- Registration is required regardless of how many nights you plan to operate
- Applies to both hosted and unhosted properties
- Your registration number must appear on all listings
The 90-Night Development Approval Threshold
This is the most misunderstood rule in WA. It is not a hard cap. It is a development approval exemption line.
Unhosted properties operating under 90 nights per year do not need development approval from their local council. Over 90 nights? You need to apply for development approval, which has been available from 1 January 2026. But you can still operate. The 90-night line is not a stop sign. It is a paperwork threshold.
Hosted properties have no development approval requirement at any night count. Zero restrictions on how many nights you operate.
Penalties
- Fines up to $20,000 for operating unregistered
- From 1 January 2026, unregistered properties cannot legally be advertised or booked on any platform
The WA moat is structural. The development approval requirement above 90 nights creates a two-tier market. Unhosted casual operators are effectively limited to 90 nights without council approval. Hosted professional operators have no limit. The regulation literally reserves the year-round market for professional operations.
FIFO Demand (Perth and Regional)
Professional operators in Perth, especially near the airport, and regional WA towns like Karratha and Port Hedland serve FIFO workers who need stays from weeks to months. These stays are hosted, exempt from the development approval threshold, and often the most profitable segment in the WA market.
See our Perth Airbnb guide for the full FIFO opportunity.
WA Compliance Checklist
- Register at the WA STRA Register before listing
- Determine if your property is hosted or unhosted
- If unhosted, track cumulative nights toward the 90-night development approval threshold
- If operating over 90 nights, apply for development approval from your local council
- Display your registration number on all listings
South Australia, Tasmania, ACT and the Northern Territory: Building Your Moat Before the Rules Arrive
Not every state has caught up to NSW and WA yet. But the trend is clear. Every year, another jurisdiction introduces new rules. Here is where each stands and what you should do now.
ACT (Australian Capital Territory)
The ACT introduced two major rules in 2025 that most hosts outside Canberra do not know about.
First, a 5 percent Short-Term Rental Accommodation levy from 1 July 2025. The levy applies to unhosted accommodation booked through platforms for stays up to 28 days. Platforms like Airbnb and Stayz collect it automatically. Hosted stays are fully exempt.
Second, an 180-night cap per year for unhosted properties. Hosted stays have no restriction.
If you operate an unhosted property in Canberra, you need to understand both rules now. The levy is collected automatically if you use a platform. The night cap requires you to track your own stays. More details are available from the ACT Revenue Office.
There is no mandatory ACT registration system yet. But the levy and night cap are real and enforceable today.
Tasmania
Tasmania is introducing a 5 percent Short Stay Levy from 1 July 2026. The Draft Short Stay Levy Bill 2025 completed public consultation in February 2026. The bill is expected to pass in the Autumn 2026 parliamentary session.
Revenue is estimated at $11 million per year, directed to first home buyer initiatives. The levy is paid by guests, not operators. Hotels, pubs, and bed and breakfasts are not subject to the levy.
If you host in Hobart, Launceston, or anywhere in Tasmania, the levy is coming. Operators who build their pricing structure around the levy now will not need to scramble in July. Build the 5% into your rates today. When July arrives, your prices are already set and your competitors are still figuring out their new numbers.
South Australia
No statewide register or levies as of March 2026. But councils are acting. Some Adelaide metro councils are proposing permit systems with annual fees. Some residential zones in the inner suburbs require development approval for STR. Check your council's planning scheme before listing.
The SA opportunity for early movers is clear. Hosts who establish compliant operations with council approval documentation now will be the first to qualify for any future grandfathering or reduced-fee registration when state-level rules arrive.
Northern Territory
No specific NT short-term rental laws as of March 2026. Local council rules apply. If you operate in Darwin or Alice Springs, check your council's planning scheme. The NT is the least regulated jurisdiction in Australia for short-term rentals, but that will not last forever.
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View All CoursesThe Body Corporate Playbook: Turning Strata Rules Into a Competitive Advantage
Most strata hosts treat body corporate meetings as a threat. They sit quietly, hope nobody raises the Airbnb question, and cross their fingers. This is the wrong approach.
The strategic play is to get ahead of the ban conversation and propose a management agreement that you can meet but your competitors cannot.
What a Management Agreement Looks Like
A host proposes to the body corporate that short-term rental is permitted under the following conditions: a noise monitoring device in the common wall, an emergency contact available 24/7, approved insurers, minimum 2-night stays, and maximum occupancy equal to bedroom count plus one.
These conditions are reasonable for a professional operator. They are too much effort for the casual host who wants to list their apartment on weekends and ignore it.
Result: the body corporate passes the agreement instead of a blanket ban. The host who proposed it meets every condition easily. Future hosts who cannot meet the conditions are blocked. The proponent now has a competitive advantage within their own building.
Current Legal Position (Simplified)
- NSW: A body corporate can ban unhosted STR at lots that are not the owner's principal residence by majority vote
- VIC: An owners corporation can ban STR by 75 percent special resolution, or 50 percent for an interim ban. Cannot apply to an owner's primary residence
- Neither state can ban a host from listing their own home while they are present
For Apartment Hosts Worried About a Ban
Attend every AGM. Build relationships with the committee. Offer to install noise monitoring as a goodwill gesture. Propose house rules for guests that cover check-in times, quiet hours, and no parties. These address the complaints that trigger bans.
Most body corporate bans happen because one host's guests caused repeated noise complaints. If your guests are quiet and your operation is well-managed, you are the solution to the problem, not the cause of it. Position yourself that way.
See our Airbnb insurance guide for body corporate and strata-specific insurance coverage.
The Regulatory Ratchet: Australia's STR Timeline (2018 to 2027)
Look at the timeline below. Every year since 2018 has added more rules. No state has relaxed rules. No state has removed a registration requirement after introducing it. The direction is one way only.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2018 | NSW begins developing the STRA framework |
| 2021 | NSW STRA registration opens. Code of Conduct introduced |
| 2022 | Noosa requires development approval for all STRs |
| 2024 | WA STRA register opens (July). Byron Shire 60-night cap effective (September) |
| 2025 | WA registration mandatory (January). VIC Short-Stay Levy begins (January). ACT 5% levy begins (July). ACT 180-night cap introduced |
| 2026 | WA $20,000 penalties for unregistered operators from January. Brisbane Short Stay Local Law commences July 1. TAS 5% levy proposed July 1. QLD state-level registration under government review |
| 2027+ | QLD registration likely. SA and NT expected to follow. Federal framework discussions possible |
The first-mover advantage in compliance grows larger every year. A host who complied in 2021 has had five years of uninterrupted operation while competitors were scrambling, paying fines, or losing listings.
A host who complies in 2026 has already absorbed the cost and built the operational systems. A host who waits until 2027 or 2028 faces higher fines, more complex requirements, and a more crowded registration queue. The cost of early compliance is always lower than the cost of late compliance.
The Real Cost of Non-Compliance (It Is Not Just the Fine)
Most hosts think about non-compliance in terms of the fine amount. That is the smallest part of the cost. Here is the full stack.
The Full Cost Stack
- The fine itself: $1,100 to $20,000 depending on state and offence
- Platform delisting: Immediate income loss. If you earn $40,000 a year from Airbnb, every day your listing is down costs you $110
- Re-registration delays: NSW STRA registration takes 3 to 10 business days. During that time, your listing stays down
- Reputational damage: Guests who tried to book your delisted property saw it unavailable. Some will have left reviews about the disruption on your profile
- Industry exclusion: The NSW two-strike system means a second serious breach results in a five-year ban from the STR industry. Not a fine. A ban.
The Maths
Here is what compliance actually costs for most NSW properties in year one.
- NSW STRA registration: $65
- Annual renewal: $25
- Smoke alarm installation (interconnected, mains-powered): $300 to $600
- Evacuation diagram (printed and framed): $30
- Fire extinguisher and blanket (apartments): $80
Total compliance cost year one: roughly $500 to $750 for most properties.
Total compliance cost ongoing: $25 per year renewal plus any insurance or management costs.
Now compare that to a $5,500 Code of Conduct fine plus two weeks of forced delisting at $200 per night average. That is $2,800 in lost revenue plus $5,500 in fines. Total: $8,300.
Compliance costs pennies compared to the alternative. The reason hosts avoid registration is not the money. It is the effort. The fix is simple. Register once, set a calendar reminder for annual renewal, and never think about it again.
Understanding the full regulatory landscape also helps you price smarter. See our Australian pricing strategy guide for how to build compliance costs into your rate structure.
Your State-by-State Compliance Checklist
This is your action plan. Find your state. Do every item on the list. Build the moat.
Register at NSW Planning Portal ($65). Meet fire safety standard (smoke alarms, evacuation diagram, extinguisher if apartment). Set calendar: 180 nights per year (Greater Sydney unhosted) or 60 nights (Byron Shire unhosted). Check body corporate by-laws. Moat to build: operate as hosted (co-host or manager on property) to remove the night cap entirely.
No registration required yet. Structure 28+ night stays as your primary revenue stream to pay zero levy. Check if your property qualifies as your principal place of residence (fully exempt from levy). Monitor Melbourne City Council consultation on local registration. Moat to build: medium-stay portfolio with zero levy exposure.
Check your local council. Noosa: DA required. Brisbane: permit required from 1 July 2026. In Brisbane: apply for Short Stay permit now. Check your zone. Low-density zones face cease-and-desist letters. Moat to build: obtain all council documentation before state-level registration arrives.
Register at WA STRA Register (mandatory since January 2025). Display registration number on all listings. Track nights if unhosted: over 90 nights needs development approval from your council. Moat to build: hosted operation (co-host or managed) removes the 90-night development approval threshold entirely.
Check your council planning scheme for STR permissions in your zone. No statewide registration yet. Moat to build: document all council approvals now for future grandfathering.
Budget for 5% levy from 1 July 2026. Adjust your pricing to absorb or pass through the levy before it arrives. Moat to build: pricing structure ready before competitors scramble to adjust.
Budget for 5% levy (active since July 2025). Track nights if unhosted: 180-night annual cap applies. Moat to build: hosted operation removes both the levy and the night cap.
Check Darwin or Alice Springs council planning scheme. No statewide rules yet. Moat to build: establish compliance documentation now for future readiness.
For tips on making your listing stand out while staying compliant, see our listing optimisation guide.
Frequently Asked Questions About Airbnb Rules in Australia
Is Airbnb legal in Australia?
Yes. Airbnb is legal in all Australian states and territories. Each state and territory has its own rules. NSW and WA require mandatory registration. VIC has a 7.5 percent Short-Stay Levy on stays under 28 nights. ACT has a 5 percent levy. QLD has no state-level rules but some councils require permits. Check the rules for your specific state and local council before you list.
Do I need to register my Airbnb in NSW?
Yes. NSW requires all short-term rental accommodation hosts to register through the NSW Planning Portal before listing. Registration costs $65 and renews annually for $25. You must also meet fire safety standards and follow the NSW STRA Code of Conduct. Unregistered hosts can be fined $1,100 and face platform delisting.
What is the Victorian Short-Stay Levy?
The Victorian Short-Stay Levy is a 7.5 percent charge on the total booking fee for stays under 28 nights. It started on 1 January 2025. Platforms like Airbnb and Stayz collect and remit it automatically. Stays of 28 nights or more are fully exempt. Your principal place of residence is also fully exempt from the levy regardless of how many nights it is listed.
How many nights can I rent my Airbnb in Sydney?
In Greater Sydney, unhosted properties (where you are not present) can be rented for up to 180 nights per year without development approval. Byron Shire has a stricter 60-night cap for unhosted stays. Hosted properties have no night cap in NSW. Two precincts in Byron, Byron Bay Town Centre and Brunswick Heads, are exempt from the 60-night cap and can operate year-round.
Can my body corporate ban Airbnb in my apartment?
In NSW, a body corporate can vote to ban short-term rentals for lots that are not the owner's principal place of residence. In VIC, an owners corporation can ban with a 75 percent special resolution from 1 January 2025. A ban cannot apply to an owner's primary residence in either state. Check your body corporate by-laws and consider proposing a management agreement before a blanket ban is put to a vote.
Do I need council approval for Airbnb in Queensland?
Queensland has no state-level registration or tax as of March 2026. But some councils have their own requirements. Noosa requires development approval. Brisbane is introducing a new Short Stay Accommodation Local Law commencing 1 July 2026. Hosts in Brisbane low-density zones are being asked to cease operations by 30 June 2026. Always check your local council website before you list.
What are the Airbnb rules in WA?
WA requires mandatory STRA registration for all short-term rental hosts since 1 January 2025. In the Perth metro area, unhosted properties operating more than 90 nights per year need development approval from their local council. Hosted properties have no such requirement. Unregistered operators face fines of up to $20,000. From 1 January 2026, unregistered properties cannot legally be advertised or booked on any platform.
Does the ACT have Airbnb rules?
Yes. The ACT introduced a 5 percent Short-Term Rental Accommodation levy from 1 July 2025 on unhosted accommodation booked via platforms for stays up to 28 days. Unhosted properties in the ACT are also limited to 180 days per year. Hosted stays are exempt from both the levy and the night cap. There is no mandatory ACT registration system.
What happens if I break short-term rental rules in Australia?
Penalties vary by state. In NSW, fines range from $1,100 for failing to register up to $11,000 for breaching strata by-laws. Hosts with two serious Code of Conduct breaches in two years can be banned from the industry for five years. In WA, unregistered operators face fines up to $20,000 and platforms must delist them from 1 January 2026. In all states, platform delisting is an immediate consequence of non-compliance.
Is Tasmania introducing an Airbnb levy?
Tasmania is proposing a 5 percent Short Stay Levy on total booking fees for short-term accommodation. The Draft Short Stay Levy Bill 2025 completed public consultation in February 2026. The bill is expected to be introduced in the Autumn 2026 parliamentary session with a proposed start date of 1 July 2026. Revenue is estimated at $11 million per year, directed to first home buyer initiatives. The levy is paid by guests, not operators.
Australia's Airbnb regulations will only get tighter from here. Every state that introduces registration, levies, or night caps is doing the same thing: separating professional operators from casual hosts. You get to choose which side of that line you are on.
The hosts who treat compliance as a cost will keep complaining about regulations until the regulations remove them. The hosts who treat compliance as a moat will keep building while their competitors disappear.
The best time to build your compliance moat was when the first regulations were announced. The second best time is today.
Still wondering if short-term rentals are worth the effort in 2026? Read our take on whether Airbnb is dead in 2026.
Sources and Data
Government and Regulatory Sources
- NSW STRA Registration – NSW Planning Portal
- Victorian Short-Stay Levy – State Revenue Office Victoria
- WA STRA Register – Government of Western Australia
- ACT Short-Term Rental Levy – ACT Revenue Office
- Brisbane Short Stay Accommodation Local Law – Brisbane City Council
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