Wednesday, 30 October 2024

 Tom McINTOSH (Eastern Victoria) (12:51): (1193) My question is to the Treasurer in the other place. The Mornington Peninsula hosts up to 5000 Airbnb properties, which is having a major impact on housing availability and affordability for local families. How is the Victorian government supporting families on the Mornington Peninsula to have access to affordable housing, including rentals? Australia is currently experiencing a major housing shortage, which is why the Allan Labor government has introduced ambitious housing reforms to ensure more Victorian families can find a home where they want to live. We have released the housing statement, streamlined planning applications and are introducing the short-stay levy to encourage the return of properties to the long-term rental market and fund more social and affordable housing. But while we are getting things done, John Pesutto’s Liberals are trying to make it harder for Victorians to find a home, yet again caving to special interests by committing to scrapping the short-stay levy. While the Allan Labor government is working to increase housing supply for my constituents in Eastern Victoria, John Pesutto’s Liberals are doing everything they can to make it harder for Victorians to find a home.