Battle for Byron’s soul: the debate over holiday rentals in the NSW coastal town is an existential one

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Housing insecurity for long-term renters is ‘diabolical’ says the town’s deputy mayor. But the tourism sector warns reducing short-term letting will hurt, not help

But not everyone is convinced it will happen and the policy has business-owners who rely on tourism worried. The hotly contested debate has become something of a battle for the soul of Byron Bay.to prevent the council from changing the regulations one day before it was due to vote. The hearings are taking place to canvass public sentiment on the issue as the commission prepares advice on the matter for the NSW minister for planning, Anthony Roberts.

Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoonemail newsletters for your daily news roundup Byron Bay: Not everyone is convinced the change in short-term rentals will happen and the policy has business-owners who rely on tourism worried.“The commercialisation of this area has actually driven out the artisans, musicians and alternative lifestylers who had a sense of authenticity, love and vision for the region.”

“Housing insecurity in this area is diabolical for a lot of people, especially for people with low incomes, of which there are many. We have stories of women and children sleeping in cars as they can’t find places to live. Business can’t attract or retain staff.”Ndiaye told the commission as of April 2022 up to 80% of businesses did not have sufficient staff.

 

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Byrons soul left years ago, same with Noosa and many beach side towns , too many people

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