Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced the appointment of National MPJudith Collins, as King’s Counsel.
“It is appropriate that the Attorney-General, as the senior law officer of the Crown, be appointed as King’s Counsel," Luxon said in a statement. He said the appointment is made with the Chief Justice’s concurrence.
“The Attorney-General, as first Law Officer, is recognised as a leader of the legal profession.
“Ms Collins’ appointment reflects her career achievements and the responsibility she holds on behalf of the Crown. I congratulate her on her appointment," he said.
As well as seven ministerial portfolios in the coalition Government, Collins has held a number of portfolios in the fifth National government, including Police, Justice, Corrections and Revenue.
Luxon noted that, prior to her election to Parliament in 2002, Collins was a lawyer and company director.
After being admitted to the Bar in 1981, she worked as a solicitor specialising in employment, property, commercial and tax law with private firms.
"Collins formed her own firm, Judith Collins & Associates, where she was a principal between 1990 and 2000. Between 2000 and 2002, she worked as special counsel for Minter Ellison Rudd Watts."
She has also been chair of the Casino Control Authority, president of the Auckland District Law Society and vice-president of the New Zealand Law Society.
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