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    John Walker is one of New Zealand's track heroes. His athletic career was punctuated by memorable performances and noted for its longevity

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Homosexual Law Reform Bill passed

1986 Homosexual Law Reform Bill passed

Wellington Central MP Fran Wilde's bill, which came into force in August, removed criminal sanctions against consensual male homosexual practices. more...

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Homosexual law reform in New ZealandDavid Lange

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  • Homosexual law reform retrospective (Laganz)
  • The night the bill was passed (Queer history)
  • 20 Years Out (RNZ)
  • Homosexual Law Reform Act 1986 (Statutes of New Zealand )
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