The government appears to have found an unlikely ally in former Tourism Minister Stuart Nash.  

It's increasing the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy from $35 to $100 next month, an increase of nearly 200%.

Nash wanted to bring the levy up by as much as $200 back in 2022.

He told Mike Hosking that anyone saying these fees will deter visitors is wrong.

Nash says they're dreaming if they think an extra $65 US will be the difference between coming here or another country.

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The government appears to have found an unlikely ally in former Tourism Minister Stuart Nash.   
It's increasing the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy from $35 to $100 next month, an increase of nearly 200%. 
Nash wanted to bring the levy up by as much as $200 back in 2022. 
He told Mike Hosking that anyone saying these fees will deter visitors is wrong. 
Nash says they're dreaming if they think an extra $65 US will be the difference between coming here or another country. 
LISTEN ABOVE

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Stuart Nash: Former Tourism Minister on the increasing of the international visitor levy

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