National MPs briefed two days before pay equity announcement

National MPs briefed two days before pay equity announcement

Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ By Jo Moir of RNZ  The National Party leadership briefed its MPs two days in advance of the government's announcement to overhaul the pay equity system that makes it tougher for women to lodge claims.

National briefed its MPs two days prior to pay equity overhaul announcement

Officials warned ministers of 'legal risks' if the government talked about its intentions to make changes to pay equity laws ahead of the new legislation being passed.

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