Supporters of the bill say it is a matter of clarity, but opposition parties have described it as divisive and a "time warp".

The Bill seeking to define the term "woman" in law is being debated in parliament today.

A new bill defining gender has been advanced to the Select Committee, following rigorous debate in the House on Wednesday night.

Supporters of the bill say it is a matter of clarity, but opposition parties have described it as divisive and a "time warp".