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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Thu 11 Jul, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Newman sorry over handling of MP pay rise Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has promised to review a 42 per cent MP wage hike after anger from unions, the Opposition and the public. The Queensland Government has been criticised over the salary rise for state MPs, which comes after broad cuts to public sector job cuts. The increases would see MPs get an extra $57,000 a year, ministers an extra $90,000, while Mr Newman's pay would rise by $117,000. Mr Newman, who has faced massive public backlash over the issue, has also apologised for the way the pay rise for state politicians was handled. 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