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New Zealand government's minority party introduces bill to define gender as biological


Published on 2025-04-22 04:40:44 - Reuters
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  • Minority coalition partner New Zealand First introduced a bill to parliament on Tuesday that if enacted would define women and men by their biology, preventing trans women and men being recognised by law. The populist New Zealand First member's bill is a longshot to become law as it has to be selected at random from a ballot and then garner majority support in parliament. Zealand First leader Winston Peters said in a statement that laws should reflect biological reality and provide legal certainty.

The New Zealand First party, a minority partner in the country's coalition government, has introduced a bill aimed at amending the country's gun laws to allow the use of semi-automatic weapons for pest control on farms. This move comes after the government implemented a ban on most semi-automatic weapons following the 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings, which claimed 51 lives. The proposed bill seeks to address concerns from farmers and others who argue that the current restrictions hinder their ability to effectively manage pests. The legislation has sparked debate, with critics arguing that it could undermine the progress made in gun control since the tragic event, while supporters believe it strikes a necessary balance between safety and practical needs.

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