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Internal Discussions on GST Revenue Impacts from Recent Fuel Price Increases

Nigel Gray made this Official Information request to Nicola Willis

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From: Nigel Gray

Dear Nicola Willis,
To: Ministry of Finance

Subject: Official Information Act Request – Internal Discussions on GST Revenue Impacts from Recent Fuel Price Increases

I am requesting the following information under the Official Information Act 1982:

All internal emails, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or discussions produced by Treasury, the Ministry of Finance, or the Minister’s Office that refer to, model, estimate, or discuss the impact on GST revenue resulting from recent increases in retail fuel prices, including but not limited to petrol (91, 95, 98) and diesel.

Any internal analysis, forecasts, or revenue modelling that quantify the GST revenue change associated with fuel price movements during the period 1 February 2024 to the present.

Any discussions or correspondence (internal or between agencies) regarding the fiscal implications, allocation, or treatment of additional GST revenue arising from fuel price increases during the same period.

Any advice provided to Ministers relating to the GST revenue effects of rising fuel prices, including whether such revenue changes were considered material for fiscal planning or budget processes.

For clarity, this request covers:

Emails

Attachments

Briefing notes

Talking points

Internal chat messages (Teams, Slack, etc.)

Drafts where they contain substantive information

Any modelling spreadsheets or tables

If any part of this request is too broad, please process the remainder and contact me to refine the scope if necessary.

I am happy to receive the information electronically.

Kind regards,
Nigel Gray

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