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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