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...
Auckland University releases draft Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom Policy; but more work is needed to protect academic freedom and free speech
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29 May 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Auckland University releases draft Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom Policy; but more work is needed to protect academic freedom and free spe...
New Zealand First places Free Speech Union drafted legislation in cookie tin as Member’s Bill to protect Kiwis’ access to public venues
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27 May 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New Zealand First places Free Speech Union drafted legislation in cookie tin as Member’s Bill to protect Kiwis’ access to public venues
New Zealand Fir...
There's a common malady suffered by bureaucracies the world over.
They wish to save us from ourselves.
Sadly, NZ officials are no less prone to exhibiting symptoms of this occupational condition.
Obse...
"Free speech is the only truly safe space for minorities"
Friday last week, I finished up on a bit of a high. Defeating DIA’s proposed online regulator was a seriously major win; one that many Kiwis might not know about, but impacts them anyway.
And now it'...
