Hon Ginny Andersen
Former Minister for Seniors (2023), Labour Spokesperson for Jobs and Incomes, Labour Spokesperson for Education, Labour Spokesperson for Police
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Party
New Zealand Labour Party
Electorate
List MP (based in Hutt South)
Profile source
Knowledge base MP profile
Recorded role topics
Justice and elder abuse, Workforce, Seniors policy
Policy Watch Summary
Former Minister for Seniors (1 February – 27 November 2023) — direct ministerial responsibility for the seniors portfolio under the Sixth Labour Government. Current Spokesperson for Jobs and Incomes (from March 2025) — covers retirement income policy, NZ Super, employment of older workers, and cost-of-living pressures affecting pensioners.
Wikipedia Background
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Virginia Ruby Andersen is a New Zealand politician. She has been a Member of Parliament in the House of Representatives for the Labour Party since the 2017 New Zealand general election.
Role Breakdown
Topics in Recorded Responsibilities
Justice and elder abuse
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Workforce
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Seniors policy
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Recorded Positions
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