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Luxon defends Remuneration Authority's recommended political pay rise

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 1 May 2024, 4:32pm
Photo / Sylvie Whinray
Photo / Sylvie Whinray

Luxon defends Remuneration Authority's recommended political pay rise

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 1 May 2024, 4:32pm

Prime Minister Chris Luxon welcomes a proposed pay rise for MPs - but he personally says he doesn't need the extra money. 

The Remuneration Authority has recommended bumping MP pay incrementally over three years, meaning Luxon's pay will go up by $50,000 by 2026.

The Prime Minister joined The Country's Jamie Mackay to discuss the issue further.

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