One of Labour's big election promises is to take the 15 percent GST off fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables from April 2024, if re-elected. Here's what it would cover.

I think this is an excellent policy, and a long time coming. This is done overseas with good effect. While I don’t think it’s a magic bullet, it is definitely a step in the right direction.

  • flambonkscious@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Kinda, but I get why she avoided the issue entirely…

    It sounds really be left to us so that we can argue it out amongst ourselves though (rather than being tied to a party). I’m being naiive here, but a bit like the medical marijuana (hopefully without the disinformation!).

    Because she categorically said “never, not on my watch” it means it’s never going to come up (unless national has a stroke)