Media Release: From Tobaccogate to Gendergate: Casey Costello's Pattern of Ideology Over Evidence Continues.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Tuesday, 3 June 2025
Wellington, New Zealand – Rights Aotearoa today strongly condemned Associate Health Minister Casey Costello for issuing a discriminatory directive targeting trans and non-binary pregnant people without any evidence, consultation, or regard for human rights – the latest in a disturbing pattern of ideological decision-making.