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Due to a quick turnaround time, as a result of a changeover of our officer, we have only managed to get comments from a couple of our Council members, which are outlined below:
• Duty on Alcohol and Tobacco should be aligned, with both increasing by RPI, or a below RPI of 2%.
• We agree with freezing duty on fuel, but would also recommend removing the 9% climate tax for a period, say one year, to be reviewed after that.
• We don't agree with freezing vehicle emissions duty, as it will only result in used car prices rising for consumers, and has no effect on global climate change.
• We think the reduction of import GST should be deferred until 1 January 2024 at the earliest, to help consumers. If possible, GST should be removed from food and essentials.
• Making benefits in kind tax exempt will have very little effect and should not be extended.