As members of this House, we are, first and foremost, legislators. We have a duty to examine all the consequences of changes that we make to the statute book whatever the policy area. In many areas, including this one, we must do it with the utmost sensitivity and without ever forgetting that we are making decisions that will affect the daily lives of New Zealanders. There can be no denying gender transition is a long, hard road. It can be full of confusion, trepidation, heartbreak, but also joy. It takes heart and it takes guts. And to those of you on that journey, may I offer my deepest respect—respect for your sincerity, your determination, and your belief in your sense of self. I have a strong belief that both the Government and this Parliament have duties to New Zealanders to make progressive, humanitarian updates to law, especially when the law makes the lives of some New Zealanders harder than it does for others. We should reform and we should liberalise where we can. And as a member of a party that emerged out of a great reform and liberal era some 85 years ago, I'm proud to be continuing that movement. 