Great grandson of first female MP criticises pay equity changes

Monday 11 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 11 Aug 2025, 5:28pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, National Library of New Zealand

Tony McCombs, the great grandson of Elizabeth McCombs, has spoken out against the Government's recent changes to pay equity legislation. He attended a People's Select Committee hearing to express his frustration. The overhaul is facing opposition from various political figures and human rights leaders.

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1. The Press via The PostMon 11 Aug 2025, 2:34pm

   First female MP would have been ‘appalled’ by pay equity changes, says great grandson (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 11 Aug 2025, 5:28pm

   ‘Sexist, cowardly’: Great grandson of first woman MP slams pay equity changes (opens in new tab)