Introduced on Aug 3. The bill prohibits conversion practices that seek to change or suppress a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. First reading on Aug 5 opposed just by National who argued it criminalised parents. Referred to the Justice Committee. Reported back on Feb 2 with no substantive changes. Second reading on Feb 8 with National MPs casting individual votes and seven voting against. All other parties and MPs in favour. Committee stage completed on Feb 9. Third reading completed on Feb 15 with 112 MPs in favour and 8 National MPs opposed.

Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill