Airbnb not made illegal in NSW amid tighter COVID-19 regulations

Staying in an Airbnb in New South Wales has been declared an illegal act, Fairfax Media reported today.

But a spokesperson for the Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation Kevin Anderson said the reports that it is illegal to stay in short-term rental accommodation was incorrect. 

There is no ban on any kind of accommodation.

The NSW Government advice to prevent the spread of COVID-19 has been very clear.

As per the public health orders, people must stay home with the exception of a number of circumstances including work and to provide care.

The NSW Government acknowledges that in these circumstances the provision of short-term accommodation is often critical, particularly for our frontline health workers.

“It isn’t illegal for them to advertise the property but guests couldn’t get there without breaking the law,” one commentator advised.