Entry #12145: Right to change legal gender in New Zealand

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RegionNew Zealand
IssueRight to change legal gender
StatusLegal, no restrictions
Start DateJun 15, 2023
End Datenow
DescriptionLaw was changed under the Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationships Registration Act 2021 which comes into effect on 15 June 2023. This will allow gender self-identification and mean that you will not need to go through the Family Court to change your nominated sex/gender, and you will not require evidence of medical treatment to do so either.
Sourceshttps://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2021/0057/latest/DLM7273502.html

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