- People’s Party legislator Huang Shanshan called for the exemption of menstrual products from sales tax
- She urged the Finance Committee of the Legislative Yuan to quickly send the amendment proposal to exempt menstrual products from sales tax to the committee
- She also hoped that the central government would expand the subsidy program for menstrual products based on the experience of the Taipei City government
- The proposal to exempt menstrual products from sales tax was supported by members of different political parties
- Advocates highlighted the financial burden of menstrual products on women and the impact on education and work
- They emphasized the importance of gender equality and reducing the additional tax burden on women
- The proposal was seen as a basic and friendly gesture towards women and an important step towards gender equality.
Source: video.ltn.com.tw
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