Glen Bennett is a Labour Party member of Parliament [14], most recently serving as a list MP since March 2024 [10].
Prior to his parliamentary career, Bennett worked in the community sector [2], with one source also describing him as a community worker [1]. According to a single reputable secondary source, he served as a facilitator for the Taranaki 2050 Roadmap [3].
Bennett entered Parliament as the Member of Parliament for New Plymouth from 2020 [11]. According to a single reputable secondary source, he is also identified as a Labour Party Member of Parliament more broadly during this period [7][8]. Following the 2023 election cycle, he transitioned to a Labour Party list seat from 25 March 2024 [9][10].
From 25 March 2024, according to a single reputable secondary source, Bennett took on the role of Labour spokesperson for economic development [5] and Labour associate spokesperson for energy [4]. As of 11 March 2025, according to a single reputable secondary source, he has held the position of Senior Whip of the Labour Party [12].