Thanks to everyone who took action to demand public consultation on sex self-ID. The pressure we put on the government has forced them to put the issue to New Zealanders in a submission process.
Statements from Minister @jantinetti make it clear that she has made up her mind…
Statements from Minister @jantinetti make it clear that she has made up her mind…
and does not see sex self-ID as having implications on the rights of women. This shows that she sees consultation as a box ticking exercise rather than something that will inform her decision making.
Consultation is a win for women who have made themselves heard by a Government who has consistently dismissed our rights. However our next challenge is to ensure fair and open consultation when the Minister is dismissive of our concerns.
Thankfully, we have a number of examples overseas to draw from as recently Germany, Spain, and Japan have all rejected sex self-ID legislation. Court rulings on various aspects of the issue in the UK will also prove helpful.
Governments around the world are beginning to reverse policy that has overreached in regards to sex and gender. Our Government, a couple of years behind, appears determined to drive us off the cliff despite clear warnings from similar jurisdictions.
Speak Up For Women now turn our attention to ensuring consultation is fair and transparent. This is not a done deal and Minister Tinetti would be foolish to think she can simply go through the motions before pushing through what she has already decided.
We call on @NZNationalParty and @actparty to take a strong and democratic position and demand proper consultation. They must understand that polling shows New Zealanders do not want this legislation.
It’s an opportunity for the opposition to show that they have more integrity than this government who appears to govern for the few rather than the many. @dbseymour @JudithCollinsMP #nzpol #sexmatters #sexnotgender
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