- DPM Lawrence Wong stated that there will be no further GST increases up to 2030
- The 2 percentage point GST hike is meant to close the revenue-expenditure gap until 2030
- Revenue from the GST increase will go towards healthcare and social spending
- MOF projected rising government spending to exceed 20% of GDP by FY2030
- DPM Wong mentioned the need to update fiscal projections on a rolling basis post-2030
- The impact of the GST hike on inflation was discussed in Parliament
- DPM Wong stated that the GST hike had a one-time impact on prices and was not the key driver of inflation
- The Assurance Package was implemented to help Singaporeans cope with cost-of-living pressures caused by the GST increase
Source: singaporelawwatch.sg
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