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Wellington Woman Faces $103K Cancer Treatment Bill Amid GST Struggles

6/17/2025

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Amanda Broughton, a Wellington woman battling stage 3C breast cancer, is grappling with a staggering $103,000 bill for Keytruda. Frustrated by the GST on medical treatments, she voices her concerns about the added financial strain. Meanwhile, Revenue Minister Simon Watts confirms that the government will not exempt medical costs from GST, focusing instead on funding public services.

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Amanda Broughton, a Wellington woman battling stage 3C breast cancer, is grappling with a staggering $103,000 bill for Keytruda. Frustrated by the GST on medical treatments, she voices her concerns about the added financial strain. Meanwhile, Revenue Minister Simon Watts confirms that the government will not exempt medical costs from GST, focusing instead on funding public services.