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VAT not new to Fiji – Ratu Rakuita

Local News, News, Politics | | | By Elena Vucukula

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Assistant Minister for Education, Iliesa Vanawalu, left, and Assistant Minister for Home Affairs, Ratu Rakuita Vakalalabure make their way before the Parliament sitting in Suva on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Picture: JONACANI LALAKOBAU

The 15 per cent value added tax (VAT) is not new to Fiji, says Assistant Home Affairs Minister Ratu Rakuita Vakalalabure.

Speaking in Parliament yesterday Ratu Rakuita said the 15 per cent VAT had already been applied by the former administration without exemption.

“I wish to point out that this budget has been a fair and tough one,” he said.

“Nonetheless one that, we as citizens of this country deserve.

“Given the financial status of our economy and one which we the coalition government have inherited.”

Ratu Rakuita said people had long been living on freebies and unnecessary spending.

“And now we as citizens of our country suddenly must make the tough decisions, including the increasing of VAT to 15 per cent.”

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