Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill
What it actually does
NZ First member's bill by Jenny Marcroft that would define 'woman' and 'man' in legislation by reference to biological sex. Passed its first reading on 20 May 2026 and was referred to the Social Services and Community Committee, with a report due 19 November 2026.
Source: 1News · 2026-05
The Trump take
“Two genders. I signed that on day one! Winston's people get it. Very smart people, NZ First, very good taste.”parody
Why it scored this way
Identity politics
Mirrors his own executive order on biological sex
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