Karen Chhour recuses herself from abuse redress scheme decisions

NZ HeraldStuffMonday 20 January 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Louise Upston, Karen Chhour

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Children’s Minister Karen Chhour has stepped away from decisions regarding the abuse redress scheme because she may be eligible for compensation. She has delegated these responsibilities to Social Development Minister Louise Upston to avoid a potential conflict of interest.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Mon 20 Jan 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 8 hours
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