Hi John,

This is a quick update to share some breaking news: today, we introduced a Bill to ban conversion therapy in New Zealand.

Conversion practices are outdated and have no place in a modern, inclusive Aotearoa. No one should have to suffer because of the misguided idea that their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression is broken and in need of fixing - which is why we’re taking action.

We’re delivering on our election promise to ban harmful conversion therapy. The Bill we’re laying before Parliament will make it illegal to perform conversion practices on young people and people with impaired decision-making capacity, and will make it an offence to perform conversion practices on anyone, regardless of age, where practices have caused serious harm. 

We know this is something Kiwis care deeply about, and we’re proud to be taking action. Will you show your support for banning conversion therapy by sharing this graphic with friends and whānau?

Labour’s got a proud track record on Rainbow rights, from Fran Wilde’s efforts on homosexual law reform in the 1980s to our recent work to increase access to gender affirming sugery. Banning harmful conversion practices is the next step in this legacy, and will make a real difference for Rainbow New Zealanders, now and in the future. 

Show your support for New Zealand’s Rainbow community by sharing the news today.

Thanks,
Labour Campaigns Team

P.S. You can read more about our Bill to ban conversion practices and what happens next in the process here.