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Newman On-Line: PC Free New Zealand - 6-Dec-2004

Just this week, Labour has led Parliament a step closer to passing into law a civil contract that has been called a ‘politically correct’ alternative to marriage. By introducing the Civil Union Bill - on top of the other changes that have already been made in the area of family law - critics believe that the Government’s objective is to undermine marriage. Read the full story/Visit the site - Dr Muriel Newman

True intention of Civil Union Bill revealed - 6-Dec-2004

"The Prime Minister's dismissal of 'civil relationships' as a workable alternative to the Civil Union Bill reveals the government's intention all along has been to introduce same-sex marriage", says National Justice Spokesman Richard Worth. Read the full story/Visit the site - Richard Worth

Civil Union Bill passes second reading - 3-Dec-2004

The Civil Union Bill, which would enable couples, both opposite-sex and same-sex, to formalise their relationships, passed its second reading in conscience vote in Parliament this week, 65 votes to 55. Read the full story/Visit the site - Beehive Bulletin

Referendums on rights are a bad way to go - 3-Dec-2004

Civil Unions are contentious - at least for a minority of the population. The fundamentalist crowd here have put a lot pressure on members of parliament, especially in opposition parties against the bill. Read the full story/Visit the site - Institute for Liberal Values

Greens support for Civil Union Bill welcomed - 1-Dec-2004

Mr Benson-Pope welcomed confirmation today by the Green Party that they have given their support to move Parliament into urgency for the Committee stages of the Civil Union Bill. All major political parties have confirmed they are treating the Civil Union Bill as a conscience issue, meaning MPs can vote freely on the issue. Read the full story/Visit the site - David Benson-Pope

An Open Letter to Don Brash - 1-Dec-2004

You want a referendum on whether or not we have civil unions. If you were in 1933 Germany would you support a referendum on the rights of Jews and allow the majority of the population to determine the rights of the minority? I doubt you would since I'm sure you do not believe that individual rights are subject to majority approval. Human rights are not grants from the majority. Either people have a right or they don't. If they do then they have it regardless of the opinions of the majority. Read the full story/Visit the site - Institute for Liberal Values

Civil Union Bill Hits The Ground Running - 30-Nov-2004

The Justice and Electoral Committee has reported the Civil Union Bill back to Parliament, following a comprehensive 5 month consultation process, including hearing 352 oral submissions over 573/4 hours. It has made five noteworthy changes to the Bill and has recommended that it proceeds into law. Read the full story/Visit the site - Tim Barnett

No Political Downside to Pro Civil Unions votes in NZ - 23-Nov-2004

New Zealand is one of the least regulated nations around. And it's no accident that our economic liberalism is matched by a similar degree of social liberalism. Read the full story/Visit the site - Institute for Liberal Values

Campaign demonstrates broad support for civil unions with ad - 21-Nov-2004

A full-page newspaper advertisement in support of the Civil Union Bill has appeared in the Sunday Star Times today. Over a thousand people have signed their names to the advertisement. Read the full story/Visit the site - Civil Unions Website Related Site - Civil Union Advert

A thousand New Zealanders sign up to support civil unions - 21-Nov-2004

Over one thousand New Zealanders have signed their names to and have helped fund a full-page newspaper advertisement in support of the Civil Union and Relationships (Statutory References) Bills, to be published nationally on Sunday. Read the full story/Visit the site - Civil Unions Website Related Site - Civil Union Advert

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