Aust., U.S. Funds For Anti-gays? (Press, 3 July 1985)

On 3 July 1985, the Gay Task Force in New Zealand expressed concerns regarding potential foreign funding for the anti-homosexual campaign opposing the Homosexual Law Reform Bill. Spokesman Bill Logan conveyed that while the organisation lacked direct evidence, they harboured strong suspicions that right-wing groups from Australia and the United States might be providing financial support to local opponents of the bill. This statement was made at a press conference marking the departure of Gay Task Force member Alison Laurie, who was set to attend the International Gay Conference in Toronto. Logan highlighted that anti-homosexual campaigners had seemingly received substantial resources, including materials and possibly financial backing, from ultraconservative and fundamentalist organisations based abroad. Laurie’s mission included informing international attendees about the situation in New Zealand and gathering insights on the funding sources for anti-gay campaigns globally. To support Laurie’s participation, the Gay Task Force allocated $3,000 for her trip, which would also include visits to similar organisations in Europe. Logan reported a notable shift in public sentiment in favour of homosexual law reform, revealing that support for the reform the Gay Task Force advocates had tripled since the launch of their campaign. He expressed confidence that Parliament is expected to take action regarding the existing laws relating to homosexuality.

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