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Airbnb is blamed for Tasmania's housing affordability problems, but it's actually helping small businesses

  • Written by Louise Grimmer, Lecturer in Marketing, Tasmanian School of Business and Economics, University of Tasmania
Airbnb is blamed for Tasmania's housing affordability problems, but it's actually helping small businessesAirbnb opens up more tourism in rural Tasmania. Shutterstock

Housing affordability is a central issue in the Tasmanian election, but regulating Airbnb is not the answer.

Our ongoing research shows that Airbnb is beneficial for the economy, especially in remote areas. In addition to creating accommodation for tourists and providing income for...

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