- The government will invest over 800 million dollars to support households, workers, and the vulnerable
- VAT will be reduced from 15 percent to 12.5 percent starting August 1
- Total tax relief for consumers will reach 500 million dollars
- Civil servants will receive a 3 percent pay rise from August
- Social welfare recipients and government pensioners will get a 5 percent increase in monthly allowances
- A 10 million dollar bus fare subsidy will reduce fares by 10 percent
- The 200 dollar Back-to-School Assistance will continue in 2026 with a 40 million dollar allocation
- 25 million dollars allocated for electricity, water, and medicine subsidies
- Businesses are warned not to hoard tax and duty cuts
Source: fijitimes.com.fj
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