Have Your Say on the Definitions of Woman and Man Bill
- Gary Moller
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
The New Zealand First Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill has passed its First Reading and will now proceed to the Select Committee stage. This means that every New Zealander has the opportunity to make a submission and have his or her views considered by Parliament. I encourage readers to do so.
Before going any further, I should make it clear that I do not publicly support any political party. My interest is in the merits of an issue rather than the party promoting it. However, this is a subject that my family and I have been discussing and writing about for many years. My sister Lorraine, in particular, has been a strong advocate for the protection of women's rights, women's sport, and the recognition of biological sex in law and public policy. I have little doubt that people such as Lorraine, along with many other concerned New Zealanders, have contributed to shaping the wider public debate and, to some extent, the policies now being advanced by political parties, particularly NZ First.
The Bill proposes that the terms "woman", "female", "man", and "male" be defined in New Zealand law according to biological sex. Supporters argue that clear definitions are necessary to protect women's sport, women's spaces, sex-based rights, and the integrity of public policy and statistical reporting. Opponents hold a different view and will no doubt make their case during the Select Committee process.
Freerangers is about encouraging people to think for themselves, question assumptions, and engage respectfully in public debate. A society that values freedom must also value the right of ordinary people to discuss difficult issues openly and without fear. This aligns with our vision of New Zealand being the best place to live and raise a family.
A healthy democracy relies upon open discussion and the free exchange of ideas. Parliament should hear from ordinary New Zealanders rather than only from organised lobby groups, political parties, and vested interests. Whether you support the Bill, oppose it, or sit somewhere in the middle, I encourage you to read the proposal and make a submission. The Select Committee process exists for precisely this purpose.
You can read more about the Bill here:
Full disclosure: Lorraine and I support retaining clear biological definitions of male and female in law. Nevertheless, I encourage readers to examine the Bill for themselves, consider the arguments on all sides, and reach their own conclusions. The strength of our democracy depends upon citizens being willing to participate in it.
Its hard to believe that we are even discussing it . There is a old saying K>I>S>S
Keep it simple stupid we need it this way so people in government understands it [ there are a few exceptions , granted , I feel for them BUT they can discuss with their doctors WHO ARE TRAINED in such things.