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May 1, 2024 Free Speech Union urges Auckland University to ensure speech rights are upheld at pro-Palestinian rally

Free Speech Union urges Auckland University to ensure speech rights are upheld at pro-Palestinian rally

MEDIA RELEASE   1 May 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Free Speech Union urges Auckland University to ensure speech rights are upheld at pro-Palestinian rally In response to a pro-Palestian rally planned by...

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 What's the point of a university without free speech?

What's the point of a university without free speech?

What a couple of days it's been! As you've probably seen, there's a major fight going on right now for free speech at our universities (specifically Victoria). Good thing we have a speaking tour speci...

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 30, 2024 Union to hold panel discussion on free speech if University won’t

Union to hold panel discussion on free speech if University won’t


April 23, 2024 What happens if we don't defend free speech at universities?

What happens if we don't defend free speech at universities?

'Academic freedom' seems like a pretty abstract value for the lucky few who live in an 'ivory tower'. But the right for experts to speak freely is crucial.  If those at our universities don't have fre...