Media Release - Op-Ed: Recognising the true value of Short-Term Rental Accommodation
ASTRA, representing Short Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) owners, emphasises the complementary relationship between STRA and hotels in serving diverse accommodation needs, including leisure, business, medical, and temporary housing for workers. Rejecting claims that STRA impacts housing affordability, ASTRA notes STRA constitutes only 1% of Australia’s housing stock and provides essential lodging for transient workers. ASTRA proposes a 2% levy on all accommodation to support affordable housing, regional tourism, and skills training. Advocating for improved regulation and owner certification, ASTRA commits to fair policies that recognise STRA’s economic and social contributions, exemplified by providing affordable, home-like accommodation for families in medical emergencies.
