It’s finally bloody happening: Australia scraps tampon tax

Four months after Australia made a landmark decision to scrap its controversial tampon tax, it’s finally bloody happening.

Following years of public protest, resulting in a proposal by the Australian government, the country’s states and territories have unanimously agreed to scrap the tax on tampons and feminine hygiene products.

No date has been announced for the repeal of the tax, but according to the ABC, it will cost state governments $30 million a year. The Federal Government reportedly says this will be easily managed thanks to overperforming Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue. Read more…

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