Jo Luxton
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Jo-Anne Marie Luxton (born 1973)[1] is a New Zealand politician. She has been a Member of Parliament in the House of Representatives for the Labour Party since the 2017 general election.
Quick Facts The HonourableMP, 66th Minister of Customs ...
Jo Luxton | |
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66th Minister of Customs | |
In office 8 May 2023 – 27 November 2023 | |
Prime Minister | Chris Hipkins |
Preceded by | Damien O'Connor (acting) |
Succeeded by | Casey Costello |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Rangitata | |
In office 17 October 2020 – 14 October 2023 | |
Preceded by | Andrew Falloon |
Succeeded by | James Meager |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Labour party list | |
In office 23 September 2017 – 17 October 2020 14 October 2023 – present | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1973 (age 50–51) |
Political party | Labour (2013–present) |
Spouse | Matt |
Children | 3 |
Relatives | Norman Kirk (great-uncle) |
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Before her political career, Luxton was an early childhood educator. From 8 May to 27 November 2023, she was Minister of Customs and Associate Minister of Education, with responsibility for early childhood education, in the Sixth Labour Government.