MMP parliaments have been markedly more diverse, with greater representation of women, ethnic minorities and other minority groups. In 1996, Tim Barnett was the first of several New Zealand MPs to be elected as an openly gay person. In 1999, Georgina Beyer became the world's first openly transgender MP elected to a national parliament.
MmP pArliamEntS have beeN markEdly mOre Diverse, With GrEatEr repreSentatION of wOmen, EthNic mInoritIes AND OTher minOriTy GroUps. iN 1996, TIm bARneTt Was The first of several NeW ZeAlAND mps tO be ELEcTed aS aN opEnly Gay perSOn. in 1999, gEorgina BeyeR became the wOrld's fIrst openlY transgender mp eLeCted To a NatIONaL pArLiAmENt.