

AIRBNB & STAYZ – ‘TRUST’ GOES DOWN THE DRAIN
In a recent online statement, Expedia (HomeAway/Stayz) promised to update corporate landlords on its lobbying within the NSW Parliament...


TOMORROW: WILL BYRON BAY COUNCIL BETRAY ITS RESIDENTS? And, AIRBNB’s IPO
In yesterday’s Byron Shire Echo (page 9), local John Gudgeon broke what appears to be a two-year silence, claiming: “Holiday letting is...


OUR DEPUTY PREMIER’S ‘CASH COW’ KEEPS ON GIVING
Deputy Premier John Barilaro has taken to radio, telling 2GB’s audience that he is pushing to have household gathering limits at least...


WE’VE BEEN BREAKING THE LAW FOR SO LONG,WE DEMAND THAT GOVERNMENT CONTINUES TO ALLOW US TO DO SO
In a circular sent this morning, Expedia (Stayz) wants “to get you and your family excited about planning your next trip together”. The...


WHEN NSW STATE MINISTERS EVADE CASE LAW…
On 27 October 2020, NSW Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation Kevin Anderson issued a Media release. The Minister correctly...


A BUCKET FULL OF SCAMS
In recent months, due of course to COVID-19, things have slowed a little for short-term rental operators. ASTRA Chair Rob Jeffres still...