Sta Mcu Proposal 1 Gympie Kin Kin Rd · MCU25/0075

Applying the 4/60 rule in Kin Kin does not reflect the intent or context of its original purpose. It
risks stifling appropriate economic activity and preventing local property owners from
contributing to sustainable tourism.

Kin Kin is my principal place of residence, and I take great pride in both my home and the
community. I tend to my garden during the week and work most weekends as a professional
cameraman on sporting events, frequently traveling to Brisbane or interstate. Offering short-term
weekend accommodation presented a valuable opportunity for me to supplement my income,
maintain my property, and welcome visitors to experience the charm and tranquillity of Kin Kin.

I also own a property on Goodchap St Tewantin which for the past 3 years has been let to a
single mother of three children at less than a third of market rate. The mother’s children all
attend school in the Noosa area and rent was prohibitively expensive for her to rent a house
nearby. This was only possible because the supplemental income from my Kin Kin short-term
rental helped me cover the mortgage and associated costs.

Adhering to the “4/60” STA Rule has now made this situation untenable. While the 60-day
annual cap is reasonable, the “4 stays” rule is entirely impractical in a rural context like mine. To
maximise that threshold, I would need guests to book four separate stays of 15 days each —
something that simply isn’t in demand in this area. In reality, most visitors are looking for short,
two- to three-night stays over a weekend. However, under the current rule, I was limited to
hosting just four weekends a year. That level of restriction makes the property completely
unviable to operate — the time and effort to prepare the property isn’t worth it for so few
bookings. As a direct result, I've been forced to delist my Kin Kin property, and I am now in a
position where I must reconsider the highly affordable rent I've offered in Tewantin to meet my
financial obligations.​


I trust this application presents a compelling case for approval and consideration of a more
place-responsive approach to rural short-term accommodation regulation. I request a
site-specific exemption using a rural-specific policy framework that is appropriate in this case
and consistent with performance-based planning principles.

As a resident and property owner in Kin Kin, I am committed to supporting the sustainable
development of our local tourism economy, which is a vital component of the town’s identity and
resilience.

I hope all supporting documentation is submitted as required, and I would welcome the
opportunity to provide any further information during assessment.

Thank you for your consideration.




Kind regards,




Lincoln Cleak