LGBT rights in New Zealand

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights in New Zealand have improved a lot in recent years. In 2005 civil partnerships were legalised and 2013 same sex marriages were legalised.[1]

In the past, homosexuality was illegal in New Zealand. It was decriminalised (made legal) in 1986.

Same-sex sexual activity legal
Equal age of consent
Anti-discrimination laws in employment only
Anti-discrimination laws in the provision of goods and services
Anti-discrimination laws in all other areas (incl. indirect discrimination, hate speech)
Recognition of same-sex couples (e.g. registered partnership or civil union, etc) (since 2005)
Step-child adoption by same-sex couples
Gays and lesbians allowed to serve openly in the military
Same-sex marriages (since 2013)

References

  1. ↑ "Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill - First Reading". Hansard Office, New Zealand Parliament. 29 August 2012. Archived from the original on 3 September 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
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