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July 5, 2024 Amendments to Gang Insignia Bill step in right direction, but flaws remain

Amendments to Gang Insignia Bill step in right direction, but flaws remain

MEDIA RELEASE 05 July 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Amendments to Gang Insignia Bill step in right direction, but flaws remain The Free Speech Union welcomes proposed amendments to the Gang Insignia Bill...

July 5, 2024 Thousands sign public letter in 24 hours, calling on Government to restore academic freedom

Thousands sign public letter in 24 hours, calling on Government to restore academic freedom

MEDIA RELEASE   06 July 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thousands sign public letter in 24 hours, calling on Government to restore academic freedom In just 24 hours, thousands have signed a public letter c...

July 4, 2024 Local democracy under threat: Councillors’ free speech in question

Local democracy under threat: Councillors’ free speech in question

MEDIA RELEASE 04 July 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Local democracy under threat: Councillors’ free speech in question The results of a recent Free Speech Union survey of councillors nationwide reveal a ...

June 27, 2024 University of Auckland’s free speech policy more likely to stifle conversation: Free Speech Union submits feedback

University of Auckland’s free speech policy more likely to stifle conversation: Free Speech Union submits feedback

MEDIA RELEASE   26 June 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE University of Auckland’s free speech policy more likely to stifle conversation: Free Speech Union submits feedback University of Auckland’s drafted F...

June 26, 2024 Citizens Advice Bureau breaches Bill of Rights by discriminating in booking cancellation

Citizens Advice Bureau breaches Bill of Rights by discriminating in booking cancellation

MEDIA RELEASE   26 June 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Citizens Advice Bureau breaches Bill of Rights by discriminating in booking cancellation   Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) cancelled a meeting room bo...

June 25, 2024 Free Speech Union welcomes expansion of COVID-19 Inquiry Terms of Reference and wider conversation on social cohesion

Free Speech Union welcomes expansion of COVID-19 Inquiry Terms of Reference and wider conversation on social cohesion

MEDIA RELEASE   25 June 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Free Speech Union welcomes expansion of COVID-19 Inquiry Terms of Reference and wider conversation on social cohesion In an era of growing polarisat...