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 specifi...
Free Speech Union to hold panel discussion on free speech if Victoria University doesn’t
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30 April 2024
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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...
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 free...
A semi-interesting fact about me is that I believe I am the only individual in New Zealand who is both a practising doctor and barrister. While the two professions often require different skills, I pu...
Man arrested and charged for ‘offending’: FSU to defend
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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...
