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Marama Davidson
Green Party

Marama Davidson

Co-Leader, List MP

List MP

Before Politics

  • β—†Community activist and social justice advocate
  • β—†Involved in Gaza Freedom Flotilla 2011

Parliamentary Career

  • β—†List MP since 2017
  • β—†Co-Leader of the Green Party since 2018
  • β—†Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence 2020–2023

Key Positions

  • β†’Family and sexual violence prevention
  • β†’Māori and Pasifika rights
  • β†’Social justice and poverty elimination
  • β†’Treaty of Waitangi

Accomplishments

  • βœ“First Māori woman to lead a NZ political party
  • βœ“Ministerial role focused on family violence prevention

Controversies

  • !Made controversial comments in 2023 attributing violence against women to 'white cis men' shortly after being hit by a car at a protest β€” widely criticised across political spectrum
  • !Comments led to significant public debate about her suitability as co-leader

Bio Summary

Green co-leader; longtime activist focused on poverty, family violence, and the wellbeing of Māori and Pacific communities.

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