Australia to Abolish Tax on Feminine Hygiene Products

Sovos
November 7, 2018

Australian Treasurer, Josh Frydenburg, has announced that the Australian Government is taking steps towards removing the 10% GST that is imposed on feminine hygiene products in Australia. Frydenburg stated last week that it was the intent of the legislature to have an exemption in place by January 1, 2019 for these products. This announcement comes ahead of any legislation being presented to Parliament. 

 

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