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Louise Upston
National
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Louise Upston

Minister for Social Development and Employment, Minister for Disability Issues, Leader of the House, Associate Minister for Child Poverty Reduction

New Zealand National Party
List MP (based Taupō)
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Party

New Zealand National Party

Electorate

List MP (based Taupō)

Profile source

Knowledge base MP profile

Recorded role topics

Disability, Workforce

Policy Watch Summary

Minister for Social Development and Employment — RCS subsidy rates directly affect aged care operators' revenue for publicly-funded residents. Minister for Disability Issues — disability support services for older New Zealanders. Leader of the House.

Wikipedia Background

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Louise Claire Upston 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.

Louise Claire Upston 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.

Role Breakdown

Minister for Social Development and Employment
Minister for Disability Issues
Leader of the House
Associate Minister for Child Poverty Reduction

Topics in Recorded Responsibilities

Disability

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Workforce

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Recorded Positions

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