Cutting GST on fresh produce won’t help those most in need – a targeted approach works better

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Cutting GST on fresh produce won’t help those most in need – a targeted approach works better

The Conversation

The Conversation

plate of fruit and veg CR Anna Pelzer on Unsplash
Put simply, those with the income to buy more fruit and vegetables – high-income households – will benefit the most from GST exemptions on fresh produce [Image: Anna Pelzer on Unsplash]
Food prices are rising at the fastest rate in almost four decades, with fruit and vegetables up more than 22% in the past year. As often happens durin