Louise Upston

Louise Upston is a New Zealand politician currently serving as the Minister for Social Development and Employment and Leader of the House. First elected to the New Zealand House of Representatives for the Taupō electorate in 2008, she has held several ministerial portfolios, including Minister for Women and Minister of Corrections. Throughout her career, Upston has focused on welfare reform, advocating for stricter work obligations for beneficiaries and increased investment in prisoner rehabilitation. She previously worked as a management consultant before entering parliament.