‘Gay’ Group In Recess (Press, 20 October 1986)
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Summary: ‘Gay’ Group In Recess (Press, 20 October 1986)
On 20 October 1986, the pressure group Heterosexuals Unafraid of Gays (H.U.G.) announced that it would be going into recess following the community debate surrounding the homosexual law reform bill. Kim Saffron, the group’s Wellington coordinator, acknowledged the significant milestone marked by the passing of the Homosexual Law Reform Act, but emphasised that there remains considerable work ahead. She highlighted that the legislation was merely a first step towards achieving human equality for homosexuals and lesbians. Saffron indicated that the group would reactivate its efforts if there were movements to progress the second part of the bill, which aims to further ensure equal rights for homosexual individuals, or if there were renewed opposition to the reform. She noted that fear and prejudice towards the LGBTQ+ community still persist, citing a recent fire at the Lesbians and Gay Resource Centre as evidence. In light of this, H.U.G. decided to donate most of its assets to the resource centre to support its ongoing work.
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