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May 1, 2024 DIA’s report on Safer Online Platforms overwhelmingly in favour of free expression: submitters say ‘no’ to online censorship

DIA’s report on Safer Online Platforms overwhelmingly in favour of free expression: submitters say ‘no’ to online censorship

MEDIA RELEASE 1 May 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DIA’s report on Safer Online Platforms overwhelmingly in favour of free expression: submitters say ‘no’ to online censorship  The Department of Internal A...

April 30, 2024 Free Speech Union to hold panel discussion on free speech if Victoria University doesn’t

Free Speech Union to hold panel discussion on free speech if Victoria University doesn’t

MEDIA RELEASE   30 April 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Free Speech Union to hold panel discussion on free speech if Victoria University doesn’t  The Free Speech Union has written to the Council of Victo...

April 19, 2024 Man arrested and charged for ‘offending’: FSU to defend

Man arrested and charged for ‘offending’: FSU to defend

MEDIA RELEASE 19 April 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Man arrested and charged for ‘offending’: FSU to defend  Paul Burns was arrested after engaging in a debate in a public space and the Free Speech Union...

April 15, 2024 Free Speech Union files suit against Attorney-General for unlawful arrest of peaceful protestor

Free Speech Union files suit against Attorney-General for unlawful arrest of peaceful protestor

MEDIA RELEASE 15 April 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Free Speech Union files suit against Attorney-General for unlawful arrest of peaceful protestor  The Free Speech Union has filed a suit against the At...

April 12, 2024 Police back down from unlawful arrest, but will they actually take responsibility?

Police back down from unlawful arrest, but will they actually take responsibility?

MEDIA RELEASE   12 April 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Police back down from unlawful arrest, but will they actually take responsibility?   Police have confirmed that they have dropped charges against D...

April 11, 2024 Prominent American journalist and author to tour New Zealand universities with Free Speech Union

Prominent American journalist and author to tour New Zealand universities with Free Speech Union

MEDIA RELEASE 11 April 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Prominent American journalist and author to tour New Zealand universities with Free Speech Union Prominent American journalist and author Jonathan Ra...