Jackie Blue
Jackie Blue party list | |
|---|---|
| In office 17 September 2005 – 20 May 2013 | |
| Succeeded by | Paul Foster-Bell[n 1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jacqueline Diane Blue 2 June 1956 Hamilton, New Zealand |
| Alma mater | University of Auckland |
Jacqueline Diane Miller
Personal life
Blue was born in 1956. She attended
Blue is married and has two children. One of her daughters, Paddy, has served as Equity Officer of the
Political life
| Years | Term | Electorate | List | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2008 | 48th | List | 41 | National | |
| 2008–2011 | 49th | List | 45 | National | |
| 2011–2013 | 50th | List | 46 | National | |
Blue's previous political involvement included service on a District Health Board as an elected member from the centre-right
In the
In 2006, Blue's Human Tissue (Organ Donation) Amendment Bill was drawn from the member's ballot.[4] The bill passed its first reading and was sent to select committee, but was defeated at its second reading.[4]
In 2008, Blue sought the National Party candidacy in
In May 2010 Blue's Consumer Guarantees Amendment Bill, which extends the
In November 2011, Blue stood for a third time in Mt Roskill against Goff, but was unsuccessful. She was returned to Parliament for a third time as a List MP.[citation needed]
Blue was appointed Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner at the Human Rights Commission in April 2013[2] and took up the position in June 2013. She resigned from Parliament and was replaced by Paul Foster-Bell.[6]
As Commissioner she urged New Zealand sporting bodies to "level the playing field" for women.[7]
In 2018 she told a UN committee before leaving the Human Rights Commission that successive governments have failed New Zealand women over domestic violence, the number one human rights issue.[8]
In the
Notes
- ^ Normally, list MPs do not have individual predecessors or successors, but Blue resigned during a sitting parliament and therefore was succeeded by Foster-Bell.
References
- ^ "New Zealand Parliament - Blue, Jackie". Archived from the original on 4 February 2012. Retrieved 30 November 2011.
- ^ a b "Blue quits Beehive for commissioner's job". 3 News NZ. 16 April 2013. Archived from the original on 26 June 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
- ^ http://www.breastcancercure.org.nz/corporate/scientific-advisory-panel[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "Human Tissue (Organ Donation) Amendment Bill". New Zealand Parliament. Retrieved 6 May 2010.
- ^ a b "Consumer Guarantees Amendment Bill". New Zealand Parliament. Retrieved 6 May 2010.
- ^ "Diplomat to become new National MP". 3 News. 24 April 2013. Archived from the original on 3 June 2013. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- ^ "Dr Jackie Blue urges NZ sporting bodies to level the playing field". Stuff (Fairfax). 26 November 2017.
- ^ "Gender-based violence NZ's shame, Women's rights Commissioner tells UN". Stuff (Fairfax). 17 July 2018.
- ^ "Queen's Birthday honours list 2019". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 3 June 2019. Retrieved 3 June 2019.
External links
- Profile at National party