Queer Nation - Marilyn Waring

The episode opens with a story about the Maxim Institute, an international think tank that has been linked to anti-gay fundamentalist groups. The main feature focuses on Marilyn Waring, an MP from 1975 until 84. She talks candidly about the personal cost of being in parliament — especially when she was outed as a lesbian. Waring also shares her opinions about the Civil Unions Bill and why she is opposed to it. The show finishes with a gay literature review and an interview with James Hadley, the incoming programme manager of Wellington's BATS Theatre. 

I made a submission opposing the Civil Union legislation. Marriage is a civil and political right, and civil and political rights are not negotiable. You can't have half a right.

– Marilyn Waring

Key Cast & Crew

Robyn Paterson

Director, Presenter, Writer

Christopher Banks

Director, Writer, Presenter

Andrew Whiteside

Producer, Writer, Director, Presenter

Les Hill

Associate Producer

Anneke Barrington

DV Camera

Deb Frame

Sound