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Podcast: The Front Page
Episode: Who is Posie Parker and why are people protesting her trip to New Zealand?
Description: An activist from the UK has sparked controversy with her plans to host a speaking event in Auckland. Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull, also known as Posie Parker, has attracted headlines around the world for transphobic views. Members of Aotearoa’s rainbow community have called for her right to visit this country to be blocked and are planning counter-protests. So who exactly is Posie Parker? Why have their views sparked such outrage? And is there any legal possibility of their visitation rights being cancelled?     Today, Damien speaks firstly with NZ Herald social issues journalist and co...