# MP Profile: Camilla Belich (Labour)

**Party:** New Zealand Labour Party
**Electorate:** List MP
**Parliament URL:** https://www.parliament.nz/en/mps-and-electorates/members-of-parliament/belich-camilla/ _(Radware-blocked — inaccessible via automated scraping)_
**Current Roles:**

- Chair, Governance and Administration Select Committee
- Labour Spokesperson (various portfolios)
- List MP

**Relevance to Seniors:** 🟡 **MEDIUM** — _Chair of Governance and Administration Select Committee — scrutinises Minister for Seniors portfolio, public service delivery to older people, and implementation of seniors policy across government._

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## Public Background

Camilla Belich was elected as a Labour list MP in 2020. She comes from a prominent political family — her father is former Labour MP and diplomat David Belich, and her grandparents include Sir Francis Bell (former Attorney-General) and Dame Shirley Randell. She has a background in law and policy — she worked as a lawyer, policy advisor, and ministerial advisor before entering Parliament. She holds a law degree (LLB Hons) and a Master of Public Policy. As Chair of the Governance and Administration Committee, she scrutinises the public service, including the Minister for Seniors portfolio, the Department of Internal Affairs (which administers SuperGold Card and community grants), and the Public Service Commission. The committee reviews annual reports of government departments and can conduct inquiries into seniors-related government services.

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## Public Positions Relevant to Older New Zealanders

| Policy Area                            | Stated Position / Activity                                                                                       |
| -------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Minister for Seniors Scrutiny**      | Governance Committee oversight of the Minister for Seniors portfolio — policy delivery, budget, and performance. |
| **SuperGold Card Administration**      | Committee scrutiny of DIA's administration of SuperGold Card and its benefits.                                   |
| **Public Service for Older People**    | Committee examination of how public services (health, social development, transport) serve older New Zealanders. |
| **Seniors Policy Coordination**        | Cross-government seniors policy — committee scrutiny of coordination between ministries on ageing issues.        |
| **Digital Services for Seniors**       | Government digital transformation — how online services affect older people who may lack digital access.         |
| **Older People's Rights**              | Committee oversight of human rights — older people's rights under the Human Rights Commission's mandate.         |
| **Community Grants for Seniors**       | DIA community grants funding seniors organisations.                                                              |
| **Electoral Participation of Seniors** | Committee oversight of electoral law — older voters' turnout and voting accessibility.                           |
| **Public Service Accessibility**       | Committee scrutiny of accessibility of public services for older and disabled citizens.                          |

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## Voting & Bill Relevance

- **Public Service Act Amendment Bills:** Public service reform affecting seniors service delivery.
- **SuperGold Card (Administration) Bills:** Changes to SuperGold Card legislative framework.
- **Electoral Amendment Bills:** Voting access for older people — postal voting, assisted voting, mobile voting.
- **Human Rights Amendment Bills:** Older people's rights protections.
- **Public Finance (Budget) Bills:** Budget scrutiny — seniors portfolio funding.
- **Local Government (Governance) Bills:** Council services for older people.

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## Business Implications

- **SuperGold Card Partners:** Businesses that participate in SuperGold Card discount programme.
- **Community Service Contractors:** Government contracts for seniors community services.
- **Digital Services Providers:** Government digital service platforms — accessibility for older users.
- **Age-Friendly Businesses:** Products and services for older consumers.
- **Public Service Consultants:** Government service delivery and transformation consulting.

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## Campaign Relevance

- **List MP (Labour):** Belich's re-election depends on Labour's party vote. She is a hard-working committee MP and Labour's voice on governance.
- **Labour's Public Service Focus:** Labour campaigns on public service quality and accessibility — relevant to older voters' experience of government.
- **Seniors Portfolio Scrutiny:** In opposition, Belich can use the committee to hold the government to account on seniors policy.
- **Political Dynasty Brand:** The Belich name carries political recognition in New Zealand.
- **2026 Election:** Public service delivery, SuperGold Card, and government accessibility for seniors will feature in Labour's platform.

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## Source List

- Parliament.nz — MP profile, Governance Committee page _(Radware-blocked)_
- Beehive.govt.nz — Minister for Seniors announcements, Internal Affairs
- Department of Internal Affairs — SuperGold Card, community grants, seniors services
- Public Service Commission — Public service accessibility and performance
- New Zealand Labour Party — Public service policy
- Official Hansard — Governance Committee debates, Question Time
- NZ Herald, RNZ — Governance and public service coverage

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_Profile last updated: June 2026_