Before Politics
- ◆Lawyer
Parliamentary Career
- ◆MP for Papakura since 2002
- ◆Mother of the House — longest-serving female MP
- ◆Leader of the National Party 2020–2021
- ◆Multiple ministerial roles across National governments including Justice, Police, Corrections
Key Positions
- →Law and order hardliner
- →Strong national security stance
- →Sceptic of co-governance
Accomplishments
- ✓One of the longest-serving MPs in NZ history
- ✓Held major portfolios across multiple National governments
- ✓Led National through a difficult period as leader in 2020–2021
Controversies
- !Nicknamed 'Crusher Collins' for proposing to crush boy racers' cars
- !Ousted as National leader in 2021 after a series of internal caucus crises
- !Demoted and reinstated multiple times during internal party conflicts
- !Accused of political revenge against Simon Bridges before her removal as leader
Bio Summary
Veteran MP and former PM (2020) heading national security; known for her tough-on-crime record spanning three decades.
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