US EditionGovt Orders Scrapping of Transgender Guidelines in Community Support
NEW ZEALAND, JUL 23 – The government ended non-mandatory transgender inclusion guidelines to prioritize fair competition and safety, fulfilling a coalition agreement affecting publicly funded sports bodies, officials said.
- The New Zealand government ordered Sport NZ to scrap and remove all guidelines on transgender inclusion in community sport as of today, leaving decisions to individual sporting codes.
- This decision followed a 2022 initiative where Sport NZ published guiding principles to promote transgender inclusion, but concerns over fairness and safety led to calls for review and eventual withdrawal.
- The head of Sport NZ confirmed that the government had requested the removal of transgender participation guidelines, a decision that drew criticism from opposition parties and advocacy groups who viewed it as a regression for inclusivity in sports.
- Minister Mark Mitchell stated the guidelines were never mandatory and affirmed the government would not dictate how sports codes manage fairness and safety, noting various sports have age and weight restrictions to mitigate mismatches.
- The removal could worsen an isolating environment for transgender athletes, as expert groups emphasize the right of all New Zealanders to participate in sport with respect and safety.
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Govt orders scrapping of transgender guidelines in community support
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