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Labour's promise of GST off fruit and veg - what would be covered, what would not (www.rnz.co.nz)

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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.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year 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.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago

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