New Grocery Commissioner tasked with ensuring full benefit of GST removal is passed on by supermarkets. Illustration: Michael Hickmott. Labour Party leader Christopher Hipkins has confirmed a widely-expected move to remove GST from fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables, which a Labour government would implement from 1 April next year. It would also boost in-work tax credits by $25 a week and lift the Working for Families abatement Want to read more? It's easy. Choose your best value subscription option Get two weeks free access to NBR's Premium Online Subscription, which includes full access to all of NBR's great content on any device.

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