Frontbench team of David Shearer
David Shearer's first frontbench team was announced in December 2011 following the New Zealand general election, 2011 and Shearer's own election to the Labour leadership;[1][2] on 25 February 2013 Shearer announced his first major portfolio reshuffle.[3] Additional portfolios were adjusted in June 2013 after the death of sitting MP and Maori Affairs spokesperson Parekura Horomia.[4][5]
| Rank | Shadow Minister | Portfolio |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Shearer | Leader of the Opposition Spokesperson for the Security Intelligence Service Spokesperson for Science & Innovation |
| 2 | Grant Robertson | Deputy Leader Spokesperson on Employment Spokesperson for Arts, Culture & Heritage |
| 3 | David Parker | Finance Spokesperson Shadow Attorney-General |
| 4 | Jacinda Ardern | Spokesperson for Social Development Spokesperson for Children Associate Spokesperson for Arts, Culture & Heritage |
| 5 | Clayton Cosgrove | Spokesperson for State-Owned Enterprises Spokesperson for Commerce Spokesperson for Trade Negotiations Associate Finance Spokesperson |
| 6 | Annette King | Spokesperson for Health |
| 7 | Shane Jones | Spokesperson for Māori Affairs Spokesperson for Regional Development Spokesperson for Forestry Associate Finance Spokesperson |
| 8 | Phil Twyford | Spokesperson for Housing Spokesperson for Auckland Issues Associate Spokesperson for the Environment |
| 9 | Maryan Street | Spokesperson for the Environment Spokesperson for Disarmament & Arms Control Associate Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs |
| 10 | Chris Hipkins | Chief Whip Spokesperson for Education |
| 11 | Nanaia Mahuta | Spokesperson for Youth Affairs Spokesperson on Maori Development Associate Spokesperson for Education (Maori) |
References
- ↑ Labour reveals new front bench nzherald.co.nz, 19 December 2011
- ↑ "Shearer to chart new direction for Labour". stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
- ↑ "Labour unveils major reshuffle". Retrieved 2 June 2013.
- ↑ "Today in politics: Saturday June 1, 2013". Retrieved 2 June 2013.
- ↑ "MPs". labour.org.nz. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
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