Rt Hon Gerry Brownlee
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Father of the House
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Party
New Zealand National Party
Electorate
List MP (based in Christchurch). Formerly Ilam (1996–2020).
Profile source
Knowledge base MP profile
Recorded role topics
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Policy Watch Summary
As Speaker of the House, holds a non-voting, impartial presiding role with no ministerial portfolios or policy-making function relevant to older New Zealanders. His 30-year parliamentary career gives him institutional memory on seniors policy debates.
Wikipedia Background
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Gerard Anthony Brownlee is a New Zealand politician who has served as the 32nd speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives since 2023. He was first elected as a member of the New Zealand House of Representatives for Ilam in 1996, representing the National Party. He became a list MP in 2020.
Role Breakdown
Topics in Recorded Responsibilities
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Recorded Positions
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