Deborah Russell | |
|---|---|
 Russell in 2023 | |
| 32nd Minister of Statistics | |
| In office 1 February 2023 – 27 November 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Chris Hipkins |
| Preceded by | David Clark |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Bayly |
| 21st Minister Responsible for the Earthquake Commission | |
| In office 1 February 2023 – 27 November 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Chris Hipkins |
| Preceded by | David Clark |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for New Lynn | |
| In office 23 September 2017 – 14 October 2023 | |
| Preceded by | David Cunliffe |
| Succeeded by | Paulo Garcia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 January 1966 Whangamōmona, New Zealand |
| Political party | Labour (2011–present) National (1980s)[1] |
| Spouse | Malcolm Wright |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Titirangi |
| Profession | Academic |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | Australian National University |
| Thesis | Republicanism and multiculturalism (2001) |
| Doctoral advisor | Philip Pettit |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Philosophy |
Deborah Faye Russell (born 14 January 1966) is a New Zealand academic and politician. She is a Member of Parliament for the Labour Party and served as Minister of Statistics and Minister Responsible for the Earthquake Commission from February to November 2023.
- ^ Farrar, David (21 May 2020). "Labour's first selection". KiwiBlog. Retrieved 21 May 2020.