February 2022 marks a milestone in the history of LGBTQ rights. New Zealand’s parliament banned conversion therapy practices that try to change someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Below are two interviews with two queer members of parliament who helped steer the legislation through New Zealand’s parliament.
LOUISA WALL
New Zealand Labour MP Louisa Wall and Andrew Whiteside discuss the Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill which was passed by parliament this week.
ELIZABETH KEREKERE
New Zealand Green MP Elizabeth Kerekere and Andrew Whiteside talk about the Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill which was passed by parliament this week. Elizabeth was one of the members of parliament involved in the select committee process.