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Bed tax – council need only apply?

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Rhonda Answered (Ansiewicz), Federal

I recently wrote to Adam Marshall minister for tourism concerning a bed tax.

Here is his rely: ‘the points you raised about initiating a Bed Tax comes under the responsibility of local councils.’

He then outlined how to apply via the Office of Local Government and the Independent Pricing & Regulatory Tribunals websites.

So what is going on with council?


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  1. Rhonda, NSW Minister Marshall is fobbing you off. The Coalition government has said on a number of occasions that they would not introduce a bed tax.

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