Deborah Russell

Deborah Russell
Russell in 2023
32nd Minister of Statistics
In office
1 February 2023 – 27 November 2023
Prime MinisterChris Hipkins
Preceded byDavid Clark
Succeeded byAndrew Bayly
21st Minister Responsible for the Earthquake Commission
In office
1 February 2023 – 27 November 2023
Prime MinisterChris Hipkins
Preceded byDavid Clark
Member of the New Zealand Parliament
for New Lynn
In office
23 September 2017 – 14 October 2023
Preceded byDavid Cunliffe
Succeeded byPaulo Garcia
Personal details
Born (1966-01-14) 14 January 1966 (age 58)
Whangamōmona, New Zealand
Political partyLabour (2011–present)
National (1980s)[1]
SpouseMalcolm Wright
Children3
ResidenceTitirangi
ProfessionAcademic
Academic background
Alma materAustralian National University
ThesisRepublicanism and multiculturalism (2001)
Doctoral advisorPhilip Pettit
Academic work
DisciplinePhilosophy

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.

  1. ^ Farrar, David (21 May 2020). "Labour's first selection". KiwiBlog. Retrieved 21 May 2020.