Deborah Russell

The Honourable Deborah Russell MP
Russell in 2023
32nd Minister of Statistics
In office 1 February 2023 – 27 November 2023
Prime Minister	Chris Hipkins
Preceded by	David Clark
Succeeded by	Andrew Bayly
21st Minister Responsible for the Earthquake Commission
In office 1 February 2023 – 27 November 2023
Prime Minister	Chris Hipkins
Preceded by	David Clark
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for New Lynn
In office 23 September 2017 – 14 October 2023
Preceded by	David Cunliffe
Succeeded by	Paulo Garcia
Personal details
Born	(1966-01-14) 14 January 1966 (age 58) Whangamōmona, New Zealand
Political party	Labour (2011–present) National (1980s)[1]
Spouse	Malcolm Wright
Children	3
Residence	Titirangi
Profession	Academic
Academic background
Alma mater	Australian National University
Thesis	Republicanism and multiculturalism (2001)
Doctoral advisor	Philip Pettit
Academic work
Discipline	Philosophy

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.