Poll On ‘gay’ Law Reform (Press, 17 July 1985)
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Summary: Poll On ‘gay’ Law Reform (Press, 17 July 1985)
On 17 July 1985, a telephone poll conducted in the West Auckland electorate revealed that 60 per cent of respondents supported homosexual law reform. This information was shared by Labour MP Mr J. A. Elder, who indicated he would align his parliamentary vote with the views of his constituents. The poll, which gathered 200 responses, highlighted a preference among participants for an age of consent set at 18, as opposed to 16, with 55 per cent in favour of the older age limit. Mr Elder's commitment to reflecting electorate sentiment in his voting decisions underscored the democratic engagement of the local representative with the opinions of those he serves.
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