https://indiannewslink.co.nz/pay-hike-for-ministers-and-mps-sticks-out-like-a-sore-thumb/ Last week, the government announced its pay equity law reforms, which change the thresholds that need to be met to bring a claim. The legislation, which was introduced last Tuesday (May 13, 2025), was rushed through all stages under urgency, with the government circumventing the usual public consultation process. At the same time, MPs and government ministers are in line for pay increases come July 1, 2025. The independent Remuneration Authority has decided that the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, Cabinet ministers and MPs will all receive a 2% to 2.4% pay rise this year.