The People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity, formed by 10 former women MPs, has today provided an update on progress and released its Terms of Reference, following the Committee’s first meeting.

“We are thrilled that hundreds of New Zealanders have already sent in submissions and taken the time to share their experiences and expertise with us,” said Professor Marilyn Waring DNZM.

“The Committee recently met for the first time and discussed how we would work together. We have a good range of views and understanding represented and so we are well placed to consider the legislative changes and public views.

“I encourage people to keep sending in submissions, in particular we want to ensure that we hear from employers and people who may not disagree with the law change, to ensure that a wide range of views are represented.

“We are looking forward to hearing from organisations, experts and workers at our first oral hearing, to be held in Wellington on the 11th of August 2025.

“The Committee will deliver a report at the end of this process that will provide a summary of the key themes and conclusions of the submissions, and other evidence collected from OIAs, data analyses, parliamentary debates and press statements, as well as rigorous research on pay equity. This report will be provided to Parliament and available to the public by the end of the year,” said Waring.

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