I have been privileged to work in Parliament, before being elected, on the End of Life Choice Act. I was never motivated by a personal experience of bad death, but I travelled around New Zealand, hearing people's personal stories, and I felt how much pain there is in our communities. It became a very deep, personal issue for me to work on. I know in my heart that working on it and passing the End of Life Choice Act through Parliament was the right thing to do. I saw how real change happens when a single member of Parliament with compassion and respect for New Zealanders takes a stand on principle. I want to be part of more positive change in New Zealand. For me, that does not mean putting forward ideas about how I think New Zealanders should act or to impose my morality on others. I am here to listen, to ask questions, and stand up for the dignity and freedoms of each individual New Zealander. I believe in creating laws that respect the inherent dignity of every New Zealander and provide choice and opportunity. That is why I firmly stand in favour of bodily autonomy.