- The Coalition Government will keep the 12.5% VAT rate and zero-rated VAT on 22 essential items despite fiscal pressure.
- These VAT measures provide about $500 million in annual relief, including $250 million from the lower VAT rate and $250 million from zero-rating essentials.
- The $200 Back-to-School Assistance programme will continue, with $40 million budgeted for January 2027.
- More than 210,000 students and families have already benefited, with nearly $210 million paid out so far.
- Around 130,000 Fijians will continue receiving social welfare, pension, and aftercare support, with over $200 million allocated for 2026-2027.
Source: fijitimes.com.fj
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