'Gay Liberation Used As Pawn’ (Press, 29 June 1974)
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Summary: 'Gay Liberation Used As Pawn’ (Press, 29 June 1974)
On 28 June 1974, the Gay Liberation movement expressed strong dissatisfaction with a decision made by the New Zealand Government caucus, which blocked any private member's bill that aimed to liberalise laws regarding homosexuality from being introduced to Parliament. R. Dellaca, a representative of the movement, voiced concerns that both the National and Labour parties had exploited the issue of homosexual law reform for their own political gain, while failing to take meaningful action. Despite having party conference remits in the 1970s that supported reform, neither party had made significant strides towards enacting changes. The Labour Party had previously promised that it would pursue social reform if elected to government. However, Dellaca highlighted frustration over what she described as 19 months of inaction, culminating in the Government's decision to prevent its members from introducing any private bills related to the matter. According to the Gay Liberation movement, the Government appeared to prioritise the risk of losing crucial marginal seats over the pursuit of social justice for the LGBTQ+ community. This protest reflects the ongoing struggle for homosexual rights and the political barriers faced in New Zealand during this period.
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