Inertia May Kill Bill—w.e.l. (Press, 11 June 1985)
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Summary: Inertia May Kill Bill—w.e.l. (Press, 11 June 1985)
On 11 June 1985, Ms Paddy Austin, a spokeswoman for the Women’s Electoral Lobby (W.E.L.) in Christchurch, expressed concerns that the Homosexual Law Reform Bill could potentially be defeated due to a lack of active support among the public. This concern arose from a survey conducted by Mr Philip Burdon in his Fendalton electorate, which showed that although a considerable portion of the electorate agreed with the bill's provisions, many were hesitant to take direct action in support. Ms Austin highlighted that the issues surrounding the bill extend beyond homosexuality itself, emphasising that women's rights related to sexuality, including fertility control and diverse career and family choices, could be jeopardised if people chose to remain passive. W.E.L. encouraged individuals who are supportive of homosexual law reform to speak out openly and to contact their local Members of Parliament. She argued that if proponents of the reform clearly expressed their views, elected officials would have a better understanding of their constituents' opinions, which could significantly influence the legislative process concerning the bill.
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