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Holiday Homes: ATO’s “Leisure Facility” Test Is Coming for Deductions

The summer break is over, and the ATO is preparing to apply a much tougher lens to holiday homes, especially those used for short‐stay rentals.

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TasmaniaTasmania

Jan 13, 2026

Tasmania's 5% Airbnb Levy Coming July 2026—Have Your Say

Tasmania is joining the short-stay levy club. Draft legislation for a 5% levy on Airbnb and Stayz bookings has been released, with a target start date of 1 July 2026. Unlike Victoria, every dollar raised will go directly to helping first home buyers.

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Western AustraliaWestern Australia

Jan 12, 2026

WA's 90-Night Rule Kicks In—And the $10K Incentive Is Running Out

If you're running a short-term rental in Perth, the rules just changed. From 1 January 2026, unhosted properties need council approval to operate beyond 90 nights per year. And if you're thinking of switching to long-term rental, there's $10,000 on the table—but not for long.

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Victoria Victoria

Jan 11, 2026

Victoria's Airbnb Tax Is Live—But Listings Keep Rising

Victoria's 7.5% short-stay levy kicked in on 1 January 2025. It was meant to push properties back into the long-term rental market. So far? It's not working.

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Queensland Queensland