Historical Events tagged with "geoffrey palmer"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
Social Movements & Civil Rights
New Zealand Legalizes Homosexuality
July 9th, 1986 38 years ago
The Homosexual Law Reform Act was passed, legalizing homosexuality in New Zealand. After years of advocacy and debate, the legislation provided equal rights for LGBTQ+ individuals, decriminalizing homosexual acts. This landmark decision represented a significant shift in societal attitudes and marked a turning point in New Zealand's legal and cultural landscape regarding sexual orientation.
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