Tampon tax to go as treasurers finally agree to GST exemption

Move comes after two-decade push to take the tax off feminine hygiene products

Tampons and pads will no longer attract the 10% consumption tax, Australia’s treasurers unanimously agreeing to remove the feminine hygiene products from the GST.

While the details are still being finalised, including what will be included under the tax axe, given the number of other menstruation products now on the market, Guardian Australia understands products should start to become cheaper from January.

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