Investors who rent their property out on short-stay accommodation platforms such as Airbnb and Stayz in Victoria or Queensland will soon face a tax surcharge.
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The Australian Energy Council, which represents 20 major electricity and gas providers, has taken aim at Victoria’s ambitious offshore wind targets, claiming the move will drive up electricity prices and hurt public support for decarbonising the economy.