Last minute rush in Tasmania for Airbnb permit applications | ABC News

Councils in Tasmania have seen a last minute rush of permit applications from people who want to continue to advertise on short term accommodation websites.

Sites like Airbnb will now only host adverts for properties in Tasmania that have either been issued a permit or are exempt.

Carrington Clarke reports.

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