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Nicole McKee
ACT New Zealand

Nicole McKee

Associate Minister of Justice, Associate Minister of Police

List MP

Before Politics

  • โ—†CEO of the Council of Licensed Firearms Owners (COLFO)
  • โ—†Prominent firearms rights advocate

Parliamentary Career

  • โ—†List MP since 2020
  • โ—†Ranked 3rd on ACT list
  • โ—†Associate Minister of Justice and Police since 2023

Key Positions

  • โ†’Firearms law reform โ€” rollback of post-Christchurch attack restrictions
  • โ†’Law and order
  • โ†’Individual rights

Accomplishments

  • โœ“Led ACT's firearms policy work
  • โœ“Advocate for licensed firearms owners' rights

Controversies

  • !Push to soften firearms laws following Christchurch mosque attacks drew significant criticism from survivors and victim advocates
  • !Background as firearms lobby CEO seen as conflict of interest by critics

Bio Summary

Associate Justice Minister and former firearms lobby spokesperson championing individual rights and personal freedom.

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