Another aspect of the self-identification provisions that we have given careful consideration of is the rights of transgender, intersex, and non-binary children. This Government believes that children are aware of their gender from a young age, but the Act does not reflect this. The bill also introduces two age categories with different requirements that focus on consent and reflect the cognitive development of older adolescents. The draft Supplementary Order Paper 59 released recommends that young people aged 16 or 17 years can apply on their own behalf and can choose to accompany this with either consent from a guardian, or a letter of support from a suitably qualified third party. For under-16s, they still require their guardian to apply on their behalf. This approach is consistent with other legislation in New Zealand—for example, 16 is the age at which you can apply for a learner driver's licence and consent to general medical procedures. 