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New Zealand Party Proposes Bill to Legally Define Gender by Biological Sex

The New Zealand First Party's draft legislation, introduced in parliament, faces significant procedural and political hurdles to becoming law.

A pedestrian walks past the New Zealand Parliament Buildings in Wellington, New Zealand, June 14, 2022. REUTERS/Lucy Craymer
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Winston Peters, leader of the New Zealand First party, said the bill would move the country away from "woke ideology"

Overview

  • The New Zealand First Party, a minor coalition partner, introduced a member’s bill to define men and women strictly by biological sex.
  • The bill defines a woman as an 'adult human biological female' and a man as an 'adult human biological male.'
  • Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters framed the proposal as a pushback against 'woke ideology' and a step toward 'legal certainty.'
  • The bill must be randomly selected for debate and secure majority support in the 123-seat parliament, making its passage unlikely.
  • Opposition leaders criticized the proposal as a populist distraction from pressing issues like cost-of-living challenges and healthcare system strains.