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June 8, 2024 Who made libraries the 'inclusivity' police?

Who made libraries the 'inclusivity' police?

May was our biggest month yet. ? Between the Department of Internal Affairs abandoning the proposed online content regulator, the Victoria University panel discussion saga, the release of our new acad...

June 7, 2024 Allegations Marlborough District Council breached Bill of Rights Act by discriminating against ratepayers and denying access to public venues

Allegations Marlborough District Council breached Bill of Rights Act by discriminating against ratepayers and denying access to public venues

MEDIA RELEASE 7 June 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Allegations Marlborough District Council breached Bill of Rights Act by discriminating against ratepayers and denying access to public venues By refusi...

June 7, 2024 Alleged breach of Bill of Rights Act by Marlborough District Libraries

Alleged breach of Bill of Rights Act by Marlborough District Libraries


June 4, 2024 Free Speech Union UK founder, Toby Young, to tour New Zealand with local Free Speech Union

Free Speech Union UK founder, Toby Young, to tour New Zealand with local Free Speech Union

MEDIA RELEASE 4 June 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Free Speech Union UK founder, Toby Young, to tour New Zealand with local Free Speech Union  The Free Speech Union is proud to bring Toby Young, founder a...

May 31, 2024 "Free speech but..."

"Free speech but..."

By Nick Hanne You'll be aware that Victoria University's highly anticipated panel discussion on free speech took place on Tuesday afternoon this week. I was there along with Nathan from our team, and ...

May 30, 2024 Who else would stand up for the silenced?

Who else would stand up for the silenced?

The battle against censorship and the fight for free speech sometimes takes us to our country's highest courts and authorities.  I’m Hannah, the Senior In-House Counsel for the Union. I’m here to advi...