Pads, tampons to be GST-free from January 1The federal government says feminine hygiene products - including tampons, pads and panty liners - will be exempt from the GST from January 1. Source: AAP Images/AP Photo/Rich PedroncelliPublished 31 December 2018 10:10amUpdated 31 December 2018 2:48pmBy Peyman JamaliAvailable in other languagesSkip to article contentShare this with family and friendsCopy linkShareShare