Minister of Corrections (New Zealand)

Incumbent
Louise Upston

since 20 December 2016
Department of Corrections
Style The Honourable
Member of
Reports to Prime Minister of New Zealand
Appointer Governor-General of New Zealand
Term length At Her Majesty's pleasure
Formation 1996
First holder Paul East
Salary $288,900[1]
Website www.beehive.govt.nz

The Minister of Corrections in New Zealand is the cabinet member appointed by the Prime Minister to be in charge of the Department of Corrections. The current Minister of Corrections is Louise Upston.[2]

Responsibilities

The Minister of Corrections is responsible for determining policy and exercising statutory powers and functions related to the Corrections portfolio. The Minister is also responsible to Parliament for ensuring the Department of Corrections carries out its functions properly and efficiently. Legislation related to the Corrections portfolio includes the Corrections Act 2004 (and accompanying regulations in the Corrections Regulations 2005), the Criminal Justice Act 1985, the Parole Act 2002, and the Sentencing Act 2002.

The Minister of Corrections is also responsible for:

List of ministers

Minister Dates
Louise Upston 2016–present
Judith Collins 2015–2016
Sam Lotu-Iiga 2014–2015
Anne Tolley 2011–2014
Judith Collins 2008–2011
Phil Goff 2007–2008
Damien O'Connor 2005–2007
Paul Swain 2003–2005
Matt Robson 1999–2002
Clem Simich 1999
Nick Smith 1997–1999
Paul East 1996–1997

References

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