Wagga councillors debate solution for rental crisis crippling the city and families

By Shri Gayathirie Rajen

After much deliberation, Wagga Wagga City Council has resolved to commission a report examining the impact of Airbnb and other short-stay models that may be distorting the rental market.

At the first council meeting for 2023, Councillor Richard Foley brought forward the motion to call for a rating option or levy for the Wagga LGA Airbnb and short-stay rental market.

“This is a call for a report to look into the situation about the housing crisis in the city and if Airbnb is playing some role,” Cr Foley said.

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