The new chief human rights commissioner, Dr Stephen Rainbow, claims he's not transphobic.
However he has spoken of a "trans agenda" and supports "conversion therapy".
Rainbow also supports Israel's genocide in Gaza.
At this stage, National seems to be taking the piss by appointing unsuited individuals to important roles.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/350382679/new-human-rights-chief-says-comments-trans-agenda-and-israel-gaza-war-wont-be
#NZPol
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