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THE ACCOMMODATIONÂ Association of Australia (AAA) says it would oppose any move to impose a bed tax in popular tourist destinations.
Byron Shire Mayor Simon Richardson flagged the idea of the tax, which he said was popular with many ratepayers.
Cr Richardson said this was hardly surprising in an area attracting more than 1.5 million visitors per year.
He has called for other councils affected by big tourist numbers to back a renewed push for the levy to fund infrastructure.
“I think a bed tax is a no-brainer,” Cr Richardson said.