Short-stay operators have mixed reactions to SA's register proposal
The scheme is still being shaped but some operators are raising concerns about security and giving local governments control over land use and deciding rates.
South Australia is poised to introduce a registry for short-stay accommodations, joining New South Wales and Western Australia in implementing such a system. While feedback from operators has been mixed, some are concerned about security and the implications for local government decisions. Accountant Jenny Bickley, who earns around $45,000 annually from her dual-abode property in Mount Gambier, welcomes the system but expresses worry about potential security risks due to the lack of privacy.
The state government is still refining the proposal, and a discussion paper suggests councils could set their own land-use codes and rates, a proposal that operators oppose as unnecessary duplication. Keiran Craig-Jones, executive director of the Short Term Accommodation Association Australia, advocates for a unified register and consistent system.
While some operators welcome the transparency that registration could provide, others are wary of the security implications, especially given the potential for sensitive information to be made public.
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