Greens: Govt 'missed opportunity' to do better with 'sexist and outdated' article in Constitution

A referendum to delete the reference to a woman's place in the home from the Constitution has been welcomed by the National Women's Council.

Greens: Govt 'missed opportunity' to do better with 'sexist and outdated' article in Constitution

Update - 8.02am: The upcoming referendum on women's rights is a missed opportunity, according to the Green Party.

The Cabinet approved plans yesterday to hold a vote this autumn on the Constitutional reference to a woman's place in the home.

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