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.

  • chrizbie
    1•11 months ago

    Commentators often make it sound as if it would be soooo overwhelmingly complicated

    • @felixfurtak
      2•11 months ago

      I agree. It’s really not that complicated. The whole edge case argument is totally exaggerated. Yes, let’s no do something that benefits people’s health because we might get sued is such a weak argument.

    • @Ilovethebomb
      0•11 months ago

      I’ve just posted a follow up article, there’s a lot of economists who think this is a bad idea.