Can I begin with a quote from a submission to the Justice Committee. It reads: "We support the … intent of this bill, which, when passed into law, will provide protection for people to work through issues relating to their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression without being forced or 'strongly encouraged' to undergo programmes, systems, or activities that seek to 'change' or supress their natural state." That is a summation of the submission of the St Barnabas Anglican Church of Roseneath, and I thank them for it. It very plainly sets out the purpose of this piece of legislation, and shows that, despite some of the hyperbolic debate, most Kiwis know that this bill is well and truly overdue. 