Advocating for a ban on genetic discrimination in insurance

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August 2025


NZFBOC Trustee Jody Bews-Hair featured in interviews with Newstalk ZB and Stuff:

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​​​​​​​​​​​Read the AGenDA argument for the total ban on genetic discrimination in insurance:


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