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New Zealand introduces ‘conversion therapy’ legislation

New Zealand introduces ‘conversion therapy’ legislation

New Zealand’s government has introduced legislation into the state’s parliament that will band conversion practices across the nation. The bill is aimed at ending practices that try to convince people that their sexuality or gender identity can be changed via counselling or other sometimes torturous practices. “Those who have experienced conversion practices talk about ongoing […]

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Grant Robertson is New Zealand’s new Deputy Prime Minister

Grant Robertson is New Zealand’s new Deputy Prime Minister

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that he new Deputy PM will be Grant Robertson. It’s the first time a politician who has publicly shared that they are same-sex attracted as held the position. The announcement came as Ardern appointed her new cabinet following her landslide election win last month. Robertson succeeds Winston Peters […]

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Jacinda Ardern re-elected, NZ Parliament breaks LGBTQ+ record

Jacinda Ardern re-elected, NZ Parliament breaks LGBTQ+ record

New Zealand Labour has returned to government across the Tasman Sea, massively increasing their number of seats in Wellington. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will return with 64 seats in the Lower House, up 18 from the last election in 2017. New Zealand Greens, Māori Party and ACT New Zealand also won seats from the Conservatives […]

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Jacinda Ardern promises conversion therapy ban if re-elected

Jacinda Ardern promises conversion therapy ban if re-elected

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has pledged to ban the practice of LGBTIQ+ conversion therapy if her government is re-elected for another term when Kiwis head to the polls on 17th October. In an interview with New Zealand publication Express the Prime Minister shared how the queer film Latter Days had a left a lasting impression on […]

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