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Georgina Beyer: World’s first openly trans MP dies aged 65

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Georgina Beyer, the world’s first openly transgender MP, has died at the age of 65, her friends confirmed in a Facebook post on 6 March. “Georgie was surround by her nearest and dearest 24/7 over the past week, she accepted what was happening, was cracking jokes and had a twinkle in her eye, right until the final moment,” Scotty Kennedy wrote. “Farewell Georgie, your love, compassion and all that you have done for the Rainbow and many other communities will live on for ever.” In 1995, Georgina was elected mayor…

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New Zealand announces inclusive sport guidance for trans athletes

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Transgender athletes in New Zealand will be able to participate in community sport without having to prove or justify their gender identity, according to new guidance released by Sport New Zealand (SNZ). “An inclusive transgender policy allows individuals to take part as their self-determined gender and not as the sex they were assigned at birth,” SNZ said in a statement on 6 December. “It does not ask people to prove or otherwise justify their gender, sex or gender identity.” The sporting body also explained that the decision to make the…

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New Zealand passes law making it easier for trans people to update birth certificates

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New Zealand’s parliament unanimously passed a law that will make it easier for trans people to update the sex on their birth certificates. The country first introduced self-identification on birth certificates in 2018, though until now this was only possible if evidence of a medical procedure was provided. Passed unanimously on 9 December, the births, deaths, marriages and relationship registration bill makes it easier to self-identify by removing that requirement. Jan Tinetti, internal affairs minister, said: “Today is a proud day in Aotearoa’s history. “Parliament has voted in favour of…

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Trans Olympic athlete Laurel Hubbard named “sportswoman of the year”

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New Zealand’s Otago University has named trans Olympic weightlifter Laurel Hubbard as “sportswoman of the year.” The history-making athlete was given the title at the Blues awards earlier this week. According to the Otago Daily Times, Hubbard has become for the first transgender woman to take home the title in the event’s 113-year history. In a short statement, the 44-year old weightlifter said that she was “grateful for all the support and kindness received from the teaching staff and students at Otago University.” She continued: “It is not possible for…

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New Zealand government announces bill banning conversion therapy

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In a win for LGBTQ+ rights, New Zealand has introduced a bill outlawing conversion therapy. Under the new legislation, people who perform the harmful practice on a person younger than 18 can face up to five years in prison. Conversion therapy refers to any attempt at changing a person’s sexuality or gender identity, and often involves techniques such as electroshock therapy or prayer. The government introduced the legislation on Friday (30 July). Justice Minister Kris Faafoi opened up about the importance of the bill in a statement to Reuters. “Conversion…

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MP apologizes for not supporting same-sex marriage after son comes out

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An MP has apologized for voting against same-sex marriage after his son came out as part of the LGBTQ+ community. According to a report from 1 News, Nick Smith, a New Zealand politician, apologized for his stances toward gay marriage during his last speech before retiring. “The error is all the more personal with my 20-year-old son, who is gay,” he said. “I want to put on record today my apology to New Zealands’s LGBT+ community.” Smith is a member of the center-right National Party and was the longest-serving MP in…

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