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Office of the Minister of Internal Affairs
Chair, Cabinet Appointments and Honours Committee
Working Group for reducing barriers to changing registered sex: Appointments
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Proposal
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1. This paper outlines my intention to appoint the following members to the Working Group
to advise on ways to improve the current process to change registered sex as shown on
birth certificates (the Working Group) from 5 August 2019 to 17 December 2019:
1.1. Kate Scarlet as Chair;
1.2. Jack Byrne as a member;
1.3. Mani Mitchell as a member;
1.4. Georgina Beyer as a member;
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1.5. Jeannie Oliphant as a member;
1.6. Fleur Fitzsimons as a member; and
1.7. Ahi Wi-Hongi as a member.
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Background
2. Following deferral of the Births, Deaths, Marriages and Relationships Registration Bill (the
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Bill) in February 2019, Cabinet noted my intention to make practical improvements to the
process of changing registered sex. This work can be done while the legal issues related
to the Bill are being worked on.
3. Cabinet approved the establishment of the Working Group on 17 June 2019 [CAB-19-
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MIN-0288 refers].
4. The Working Group will identify barriers in current processes for changing registered sex
on birth certificates and potential mitigations to those barriers.
Appointment criteria
5. The Working Group will include representatives of the transgender and intersex
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community as well as medical and legal experts with knowledge and experience of the
process to change registered sex on birth certificates. This is to ensure that any
improvements best meet the needs of impacted individuals.
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Proposed appointees
6. I propose to appoint Kate Scarlet as Chair, and Jack Byrne, Mani Mitchell, Georgina Beyer,
Jeannie Oliphant, Fleur Fitzsimons, and Ahi Wi-Hongi as members beginning on 5
August 2019 for the duration of the Working Group’s existence:
6.1. Kate Scarlet S9(2)(g)(i)

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6.2. Jack Byrne S9(2)(g)(i)

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6.3. Mani Mitchell S9(2)(g)(i)

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6.4. Georgina Beyer S9(2)(g)(i)

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6.5. Jeannie Oliphant S9(2)(g)(i)

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6.6. Fleur Fitzsimons S9(2)(g)(i)

6.7. Ahi Wi-Hongi S9(2)(g)(i)
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Representativeness of appointment
7. I am satisfied that the proposed appointments will provide a well-balanced Working
Group that appropriately represents the communities affected by the barriers within the
process to change registered sex on birth certificates. Representatives from the
transgender, intersex and gender-diverse communities, as well as legal and medical
experts, will provide a depth of skills and knowledge about LGBTQIA+ issues.
Remuneration
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8. The Working Group will be classified as a Group 4 level 3 body under the Cabinet Fees
Framework. I propose that the Chair be paid a daily rate of $457, and the members be
paid a daily rate of $319, which is consistent with the Revised Cabinet Fees Framework
which takes effect on 1 July 2019. These rates reflect the knowledge and experience
expected of the Working Group’s Chair and members, and the scope and public interest
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of the Working Group’s advice.
Conflicts of interest
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9. I confirm that the appropriate enquiries concerning conflicts of interests have been
carried out, in accordance with the State Services Commission appointment guidelines,
to identify any conflict of interest that could reasonably be identified. No conflicts of
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interest have been identified.
10. In the event of any actual or potential conflicts of interest arising, all candidates have
agreed to promptly declare that conflict and abide by any decision made about the
management of that conflict.
Candidate summaries and organisation form
11. Candidate summaries and an organisation form for the Working Group are attached.
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Timing and publicity
12. The appointments will be published in the New Zealand Gazette and announced in a
media release once completed.
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Recommendations
13. I recommend that the Committee notes my intention to appoint the following members
to the Working Group starting on 5 August 2019 to 17 December 2019:
13.1.
Kate Scarlet as Chair;
13.2.
Jack Byrne as a member;
13.3.
Mani Mitchell as a member;
13.4.
Georgina Beyer as a member;
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13.5.
Jeannie Oliphant as a member;
13.6.
Fleur Fitzsimons as a member; and
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13.7.
Ahi Wi-Hongi as a member.
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Hon Tracey Martin
Minister of Internal Affairs
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Organisation Form
Cabinet Appointments and Honours Committee
Organisation
Working Group for reducing barriers to changing
registered sex

Internal Affairs
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Brief Outline of the Functions and Responsibilities of the Organisation  1982
The Working Group will identify barriers to current processes of changing registered sex and potential
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mitigations to those barriers. The Working Group will include representatives of the transgender and
intersex community as well as medical and legal experts with knowledge and experience of the current
process to change registered sex on birth certificates. This is to ensure that any improvements best meet
the needs of impacted individuals.
Current Membership
Name
M/F/X
City/Town
Date of original
Expiry date of
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appointment
present term
Kate Scarlet (Chair)
F
Wellington
5/08/2019
17/12/2019
Jack Byrne
M
Auckland
5/08/2019
17/12/2019
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Georgina Beyer
F
Wellington
5/08/2019
17/12/2019
Mani Mitchell
X
Wellington
5/08/2019
17/12/2019
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Jeannie Oliphant
F
Auckland
5/08/2019
17/12/2019
Fleur Fitzsimons
F
Wellington
5/08/2019
17/12/2019
Ahi Wi-Hongi
X
Wellington
5/08/2019
17/12/2019
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Ethnic Representation

NZ European/Pakeha
Māori
Samoan
Tongan
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Cook Island Māori
Indian
Niuean
Chinese
Other (please specify)
N/A - 1
Date: 31 December 2018
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Candidate CV Form
Sections with * must be completed.
This form should be completed by, or in consultation with, the candidate where possible.

Name*
Fleur Anne FITZSIMONS
(family name in upper case;
include title if appropriate)
The Position
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Organisation/Entity*
Working Group for reducing the barriers to changing
registered sex
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Position *
Member
(chair/member etc.)
Term*
Duration of Working Group’s existence
Payment*
$319 daily rate
(per day /per year)
How the Candidate Meets the Needs of the Position
Information
S9(2)(g)(i)
Skills and attributes the
candidate will bring to the
position*
(e.g. business skills, community
involvement, cultural awareness,
regional perspective – as
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relevant to the needs of the
position)
the
Possible conflicts of
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interest*
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The Candidate
Name*
Fleur Anne FITZSIMONS
(family name in upper case;
include title if appropriate)
Address
Wellington
Ethnicity(s)
Pakeha
1982
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Age range*
>30      31-40      41-50      51-60      <60      prefer not to say
Gender*
M   F         gender diverse        prefer not to say
Current or most recent
Legal Officer/Solicitor, Public Service Association
Employment*
(2008 – present)
(specify position and employer,
include years)
Councillor, Wellington City Council (2017 – current)
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Government board
TEC (2008 – 2010)
appointments held*
(current and previous, include
years)
Private and/or voluntary
Solicitor, Wellington Community Law Centre (2008 – 2008)
sector board
President, New Zealand Students’ Association (2003 – 2003)
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appointments held*
Co-President, Victoria University Students’ Association
(current and previous, include
years)
(2002 – 2002)
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Qualifications and

experience
(include significant work history
and community involvement)
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Use further pages, if required.

Date: 20 / 06 / 2019

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Candidate CV Form
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Name*
Kathryn (Kate) Hannah Doriel SCARLET
(family name in upper case;
include title if appropriate)
The Position
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Organisation/Entity*
Working Group for reducing the barriers to changing
registered sex
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Position *
Chair
(chair/member etc.)
Term*
Duration of Working Group’s existence
Payment*
$457 daily rate
(per day /per year)
How the Candidate Meets the Needs of the Position
Information
S9(2)(g)(i)
Skills and attributes the
candidate will bring to the
position*
(e.g. business skills, community
involvement, cultural awareness,
regional perspective – as
Official
relevant to the needs of the
position)
the
Possible conflicts of
None
interest*
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The Candidate
Name*
Kathryn (Kate) Hannah Doriel SCARLET
(family name in upper case;
include title if appropriate)
Address
Wellington
Ethnicity(s)
Pakeha
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Age range*
>30 31-40   41-50    51-60 <60 prefer not to say
Gender*
M   F gender diverse prefer not to say
Current or most recent
Community Law Wellington and Hutt Valley (2011 – present)
Employment*
(specify position and employer,
include years)
Information
Government board
None
appointments held*
(current and previous, include
years)
Private and/or voluntary
Founding member/board member, Naming NZ
sector board
(under Outerspaces), (2015 – present)
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appointments held*
(current and previous, include
years)
the
Qualifications and
LLB, Victoria University of Wellington (2011)
experience
Admitted as Barrister and Solicitor, High Court of New
(include significant work history
and community involvement)
Zealand (2012)
Stepping Up, Law Society of New Zealand (2016)
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Use further pages, if required.

Date: 20 / 06 / 2019

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Candidate CV Form
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This form should be completed by, or in consultation with, the candidate where possible.

Name*
Mani Bruce MITCHELL
(family name in upper case;
include title if appropriate)
The Position
1982
Organisation/Entity*
Working Group for reducing the barriers to changing
registered sex
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Position *
Member
(chair/member etc.)
Term*
Duration of Working Group’s existence
Payment*
$319 daily rate
(per day /per year)
How the Candidate Meets the Needs of the Position
Information
S9(2)(g)(i)
Skills and attributes the
candidate will bring to the
position*
(e.g. business skills, community
involvement, cultural awareness,
regional perspective – as
Official
relevant to the needs of the
position)
the
Possible conflicts of
None
interest*
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Proposals for conflict

management
(if applicable)
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The Candidate
Name*
Mani Bruce MITCHELL
(family name in upper case;
include title if appropriate)
Address
Wellington
Ethnicity(s)
N/A
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Age range*
>30 31-40   41-50    51-60 <60 prefer not to say
Gender*
M   F gender diverse   prefer not to say
Current or most recent
Self-employed, Counsellor/Therapist/Educator/Clinical
Employment*
Supervisor (1996 – present)
(specify position and employer,
include years)
Training Development Coordinator, Quitline Kai Tautoko
(1998 – present)
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Executive Director, Intersex Trust Aotearoa New Zealand
(1996 – present)

Government board
N/A
appointments held*
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(current and previous, include
years)
Private and/or voluntary
Executive Director, Intersex Trust Aotearoa New Zealand
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sector board
(1996 – present)
appointments held*
Manager Civil Defence, Wellington Regional Council
(current and previous, include
years)
(1984 – 1995)
Qualifications and

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experience
(include significant work history
and community involvement)
Use further pages, if required.

Date: 20 / 06 / 2019

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Candidate CV Form
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This form should be completed by, or in consultation with, the candidate where possible.

Name*
Jeannie OLIPHANT
(family name in upper case;
include title if appropriate)
The Position
1982
Organisation/Entity*
Working Group for reducing the barriers to changing
registered sex
Act
Position *
Member
(chair/member etc.)
Term*
Duration of Working Group’s existence
Payment*
$319 daily rate
(per day /per year)
How the Candidate Meets the Needs of the Position
Information
S9(2)(g)(i)
Skills and attributes the
candidate will bring to the
position*
(e.g. business skills, community
involvement, cultural awareness,
regional perspective – as
Official
relevant to the needs of the
position)
the
Possible conflicts of
None
interest*
under
Proposals for conflict

management
(if applicable)
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The Candidate
Name*
Jeannie OLIPHANT
(family name in upper case;
include title if appropriate)
Address
Auckland
Ethnicity(s)
NZ European
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Age range*
>30 31-40   41-50    51-60 <60 prefer not to say
Gender*
M   F    gender diverse prefer not to say
Current or most recent
Senior Medical Officer, Centre for Youth Health, CMDHB
Employment*
(2014 – present)
(specify position and employer,
include years)
Sexual Health Physician, Auckland Regional Sexual Health
Service (2014 – present)  Information
Government board
N/A
appointments held*
(current and previous, include
years)
Private and/or voluntary
Member, NZ Sexual Health Society executive (2014 – 2016)
Official
sector board
Member/NZ representative, RACP training committee in
appointments held*
sexual health (2014 – 2016)
(current and previous, include
years)
the
Qualifications and
MbChB, MMSci, Otago University, Auckland University
experience
(1990, 2013)
(include significant work history
and community involvement)
Fellowship of the Royal New Zealand College of General
Practitioners, RNZCGP (2003)
under Fellowship of the Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health
Medicine of the RACP, RACP (2013)
Use further pages, if required.

Date: 20 / 06 / 2019

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Candidate CV Form
Sections with * must be completed.
This form should be completed by, or in consultation with, the candidate where possible.

Name*
Jack BYRNE
(family name in upper case;
include title if appropriate)
The Position
1982
Organisation/Entity*
Working Group for reducing the barriers to changing
registered sex
Act
Position *
Member
(chair/member etc.)
Term*
Duration of Working Group’s existence
Payment*
$319 daily rate
(per day /per year)
How the Candidate Meets the Needs of the Position
Information
S9(2)(g)(i)
Skills and attributes the
candidate will bring to the
position*
(e.g. business skills, community
involvement, cultural awareness,
regional perspective – as
Official
relevant to the needs of the
position)
the
Possible conflicts of
None
interest*
under
Proposals for conflict

management
(if applicable)
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The Candidate
Name*
Jack BYRNE
(family name in upper case;
include title if appropriate)
Address
Auckland
Ethnicity(s)
Pakeha
1982
Act
Age range*
>30 31-40   41-50    51-60 <60 prefer not to say
Gender*
M       F gender diverse prefer not to say
Current or most recent
Research Officer, University of Waikato (2017 – present)
Employment*
Health and human rights consultant, TransAction
(specify position and employer,
include years)
(2014 - present)
Information
Government board
Member, Ministerial Working Party on Support Services for
appointments held*
Older People and People with Disabilities (2004 – 2005)
(current and previous, include
years)
Member, Ministerial Tertiary Reference Group (2003 – 2005)
Member, Ministerial EEO Advisory Group (2000)
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Private and/or voluntary
Member, Advisory Board Asia Pacific Transgender Network
sector board
(2016 – present)
appointments held*
Member, International Advisory Board for the Astraea
(current and previous, include
the
years)
Foundation (2016 – present)
Chair, Grant Making Panel International Trans Fund
(2016 – 2018)
Member, Steering Committee International Trans Fund
(2014 – 2016)
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Qualifications and
MA (Applied) Social Science Research, Victoria University
experience
Wellington (1997)
(include significant work history
and community involvement)
Use further pages, if required.

Date: 20 / 06 / 2019
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Candidate CV Form
Sections with * must be completed.
This form should be completed by, or in consultation with, the candidate where possible.

Name*
Georgina BEYER
(family name in upper case;
include title if appropriate)
The Position
1982
Organisation/Entity*
Working Group for reducing the barriers to changing
registered sex
Act
Position *
Member
(chair/member etc.)
Term*
Duration of Working Group’s existence
Payment*
$319 daily rate
(per day /per year)
How the Candidate Meets the Needs of the Position
Information
S9(2)(g)(i)
Skills and attributes the
candidate will bring to the
position*
(e.g. business skills, community
involvement, cultural awareness,
regional perspective – as
Official
relevant to the needs of the
position)
the
Possible conflicts of
None
interest*
under
Proposals for conflict

management
(if applicable)
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The Candidate
Name*
Georgina BEYER
(family name in upper case;
include title if appropriate)
Address
Wellington
Ethnicity(s)
Māori
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Age range*
>30 31-40   41-50    51-60 <60   prefer not to say
Gender*
M       F    gender diverse prefer not to say
Current or most recent
•  Currently undertakes speaking engagements
Employment*
•  ‘Guardian’ of the newly formed Rainbow Pride Auckland
(specify position and employer,
include years)
(Whakahihi)
Information
Government board
Councillor, Carterton District Council (1993 – 1995)
appointments held*
Mayor, Carterton District (1995 – 2000)
(current and previous, include
years)
Member of Parliament, Wairarapa (1999 – 2005)
Member of Parliament, Labour List (2005 – 2007)
Official
Private and/or voluntary
Board Member, New Zealand AIDS Foundation
sector board
(1996 – 1998)
appointments held*
Zone 4 Representative, Local Government New Zealand
(current and previous, include
the
years)
(1998 – 2000)
Trustee, Kuranui College (1993 – 1994)
Qualifications and
School Certificate (1975)
experience
Justice of the Peace (1997)
(include significant work history
under
and community involvement)
Use further pages, if required.

Date: 20 / 06 / 2019

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