Sexual orientation and earnings appear to be linked – but patterns differ for NZ men and women
- Written by Alexander Plum, Senior Research Fellow in Applied Labour Economics, Auckland University of Technology
New Zealand has made substantial progress on promoting LGBTQ+ rights over the past 20 years, including legalising same-sex civil unions in 2004, legalising same-sex marriage in 2013, and banning conversion practices in 2022.
One thing missing, however, is a clear view of the employment prospects and experiences of the LGBTQ+ population.
