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Labour Leader Apologizes After Misguided Controversial Question

5/16/2025

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Labour leader Chris Hipkins took responsibility after MP Jan Tinetti referenced a controversial column with the c-word during Question Time, diverting attention from the crucial pay equity debate impacting low-paid women. Speaker Gerry Brownlee condemned the question, stressing the importance of maintaining parliamentary dignity in light of ongoing issues surrounding misogyny and pay equity.

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Labour leader Chris Hipkins took responsibility after MP Jan Tinetti referenced a controversial column with the c-word during Question Time, diverting attention from the crucial pay equity debate impacting low-paid women. Speaker Gerry Brownlee condemned the question, stressing the importance of maintaining parliamentary dignity in light of ongoing issues surrounding misogyny and pay equity.