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October 22, 2025 Te Pāti Māori have the right to protest and the Speaker has a job to do

Te Pāti Māori have the right to protest and the Speaker has a job to do

22 October 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETe Pāti Māori have the right to protest and the Speaker has a job to doThe Free Speech Union affirms Te Pāti Māori MPs’ right to protest and express dissent, includ...

October 22, 2025 BSA mysteriously adds Free Speech Union to its hit list, then quietly removes

BSA mysteriously adds Free Speech Union to its hit list, then quietly removes

22 October 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEBSA mysteriously adds Free Speech Union to its hit list, then quietly removesThe Free Speech Union is astonished, frankly flabbergasted, to discover that it appeare...

October 16, 2025 Institutional neutrality non-negotiable for universities: Second reading of academic freedom bill sparks debate

Institutional neutrality non-negotiable for universities: Second reading of academic freedom bill sparks debate

16 October 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEInstitutional neutrality non-negotiable for universities: Second reading of academic freedom bill sparks debateIf we want our universities to be institutions of tru...

October 15, 2025 Sean Plunket canary in coal mine: BSA overreach a dangerous step

Sean Plunket canary in coal mine: BSA overreach a dangerous step

15 October 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESean Plunket canary in coal mine: BSA overreach a dangerous stepThe Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) appears to be regulating podcasters such as Sean Plunket ...

October 10, 2025 Name suppression lets alleged vandal of Winston Peters’ home dodge accountability

Name suppression lets alleged vandal of Winston Peters’ home dodge accountability

10 October 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEName suppression lets alleged vandal of Winston Peters’ home dodge accountabilityGranting name suppression to the individual accused of breaking into Winston Peters...

October 7, 2025 Vague and broad: Bill to restrict protest near homes risks limiting speech

Vague and broad: Bill to restrict protest near homes risks limiting speech

07 October 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEVague and broad: Bill to restrict protest near homes risks limiting speechThe Government bill seeking to restrict demonstrations near residential premises is vague,...