联邦政府支持GST的决定, 忽略州一级的压力。 Federal government upholds GST decision, sidelining state-level pressure.

联邦政府接受了关于《格林尼治标准》的建议,无视各州的压力。 The federal government has accepted a recommendation regarding the GST, ignoring pressure from states. GST,即商品和服务税,是对出售用于国内消费的大多数商品和服务征收的增值税。 The GST, or Goods and Services Tax, is a value-added tax levied on most goods and services sold for domestic consumption. 这一决定表明联邦当局对州级反对派的坚定立场。 The decision indicates a firm stance by federal authorities against state-level opposition.