Louise Upston
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Louise Claire Upston MP (née McGill, born 14 March 1971) is a New Zealand politician. She was elected as a Member of the New Zealand House of Representatives for Taupō, representing the National Party, in the 2008 general election.
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Louise Upston | |
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12th Minister of Corrections | |
In office 20 December 2016 – 26 October 2017 | |
Prime Minister | Bill English |
Preceded by | Judith Collins |
Succeeded by | Kelvin Davis |
14th Minister for Land Information | |
In office 6 October 2014 – 20 December 2016 | |
Prime Minister | John Key Bill English |
Preceded by | Michael Woodhouse |
Succeeded by | Mark Mitchell |
13th Minister for Women | |
In office 8 October 2014 – 20 December 2016 | |
Prime Minister | John Key Bill English |
Preceded by | Jo Goodhew |
Succeeded by | Paula Bennett |
Senior Government Whip | |
In office 29 January 2013 – 7 October 2014 | |
Prime Minister | John Key |
Preceded by | Michael Woodhouse |
Succeeded by | Tim Macindoe |
28th Minister for Social Development and Employment | |
Assumed office 27 November 2023 | |
Prime Minister | Christopher Luxon |
Preceded by | Carmel Sepuloni |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Taupō | |
Assumed office 8 November 2008 | |
Preceded by | Mark Burton |
Majority | 6,445 |
Personal details | |
Born | Louise Claire McGill (1971-03-14) 14 March 1971 (age 53)[1] North Shore, New Zealand |
Political party | National |
Children | 3 |
Website | www |
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She was Minister for Women and Minister of Corrections in the Fifth National Government.