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Barry Soper: Don't expect MP pay rises to be perceived well

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 30 Apr 2024, 7:56pm
MPs in Parliament's Debating Chamber for the Opening of Parliament in 2023. Photo / Mark Mitchell
MPs in Parliament's Debating Chamber for the Opening of Parliament in 2023. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Barry Soper: Don't expect MP pay rises to be perceived well

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 30 Apr 2024, 7:56pm

A newly-released report from the entity tasked with setting MPs' pay has recommended multiple pay rises over the coming three years.

The Remuneration Authority's recommendation would see the Prime Minister's salary incrementally go from $471,000 a year now, to $520,000 a year in July 2026.

ZB political correspondent Barry Soper says the perception is this is concerning, in light of recent cuts to the pay of medical workers.

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