Deborah Russell

Deborah Faye Russell (born 14 January 1966) is a New Zealand academic and politician. She is a Member of Parliament for the Labour Party and served as Minister of Statistics and Minister Responsible for the Earthquake Commission from February to November 2023.

The Honourable
Deborah Russell
MP
Russell in 2023
32nd Minister of Statistics
In office
1 February 2023  27 November 2023
Prime MinisterChris Hipkins
Preceded byDavid Clark
Succeeded byAndrew Bayly
21st Minister Responsible for the Earthquake Commission
In office
1 February 2023  27 November 2023
Prime MinisterChris Hipkins
Preceded byDavid Clark
Member of the New Zealand Parliament
for New Lynn
In office
23 September 2017  14 October 2023
Preceded byDavid Cunliffe
Succeeded byPaulo Garcia
Personal details
Born (1966-01-14) 14 January 1966
Whangamōmona, New Zealand
Political partyLabour (2011–present)
National (1980s)
SpouseMalcolm Wright
Children3
ResidenceTitirangi
ProfessionAcademic
Academic background
Alma materAustralian National University
ThesisRepublicanism and multiculturalism (2001)
Doctoral advisorPhilip Pettit
Academic work
DisciplinePhilosophy
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