Teachers Support Bill (Press, 9 April 1985)
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Summary: Teachers Support Bill (Press, 9 April 1985)
On 9 April 1985, a significant development occurred in Hamilton regarding the Homosexual Law Reform Bill, as the conference of women teachers expressed strong support for the legislation. Organised by the secondary school teachers' union, P.P.T.A., the conference saw delegates voting overwhelmingly in favour of a remit that endorsed the bill. Joce Jesson, an Auckland teacher, articulated the reasons for this support, emphasising that the bill was facing opposition based on misinformation. She highlighted that the reform represents a vital human rights issue that affects not only individuals but also the union as it seeks to uphold the rights of its gay and lesbian members. This provided a notable indication of increasing acceptance and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights within educational institutions during that period.
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