Free Speech Union celebrates public’s ability to deliberate on Barry v Milne case
17 April 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFree Speech Union celebrates public’s ability to deliberate on Barry v Milne caseOpen justice is central to liberal democracy, and it is only possible through free sp...
Police commit to change ‘hate’ threshold in training
15 April 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPolice commit to change ‘hate’ threshold in training Following a constructive meeting this afternoon between the Free Speech Union and Assistant Police Commissioner J...
Lower Hutt Mayor weaponises Harmful Digital Communications Act to silence political commentary from ratepayers
14 April 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELower Hutt Mayor weaponises Harmful Digital Communications Act to silence political commentary from ratepayers The Free Speech Union can now comment on a case that, u...
Free Speech Union welcomes legislation to protect academic freedom in universities introduced to Parliament today
08 April 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFree Speech Union welcomes legislation to protect academic freedom in universities introduced to Parliament todayAmendments to the Education and Training Act introduc...
Free Speech Union seeks to intervene in Janet Dickson appeal case
07 April 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFree Speech Union seeks to intervene in Janet Dickson appeal caseThe Free Speech Union has filed an application for leave to intervene in real estate agent Janet Dick...
Free Speech Union submissions on Media Reform and Regulatory Systems Amendment Bill
24 March 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFree Speech Union submissions on Media Reform and Regulatory Systems Amendment Bill The Free Speech Union has made two submissions advocating for more speech, not les...
