Rainbow Gala celebrates 30-year-anniversary of homosexual reform billBEVAN READ/stuff.co.nz The homosexuality reform bill passed 30 years ago, now a a generation has grown up with more acceptance and a gratefulness to those who fought for their rights. Wilde introduced the Homosexual Law Reform Bill after two attempts to decriminalise gay men having sex with each other. The Homosexual Reform Bill was passed into law on July 9 1986 - by 49 votes to 44. READ MORE:* Homosexual Law Reform 30 years on - what was life like for the gay community pre-1986? BEVAN READ/ FAIRFAX NZ Samuel Levi gets in on the selfie action with Chrystal Chenery ahead of the gala.

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