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November 14, 2024 Another nurse under fire for a couple of Facebook posts

Another nurse under fire for a couple of Facebook posts

We exist as a rapid response team, ready to come alongside individuals whose voices are being threatened for expressing an opinion. Jenny Hobson is a registered nurse from Hawke's Bay who's recently c...

November 14, 2024 Rotorua Lakes Council uses copyright conditions to silence elected Councillor

Rotorua Lakes Council uses copyright conditions to silence elected Councillor


November 13, 2024 Free Speech Union endorses Carter’s Copyright (Parody and Satire) Amendment Bill, but it raises questions

Free Speech Union endorses Carter’s Copyright (Parody and Satire) Amendment Bill, but it raises questions

MEDIA RELEASE   13 November 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Free Speech Union endorses Carter’s Copyright (Parody and Satire) Amendment Bill, but it raises questions   The Free Speech Union is pleased to...

November 10, 2024 Massive free speech victories, another successful tour, and lots of quality listening for your weekend

Massive free speech victories, another successful tour, and lots of quality listening for your weekend

What a week! There's a lot to celebrate:Two huge wins for free speech in NZ...✅Police withdraw charges from Paul Burns.✅Police backed down on policing 'hate speech' in response to pressure we put on t...

November 9, 2024 Free Speech Union launches professional memberships for teachers to defend free speech in the classroom

Free Speech Union launches professional memberships for teachers to defend free speech in the classroom

MEDIA RELEASE   09 November 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Free Speech Union launches professional memberships for teachers to defend free speech in the classroom The Free Speech Union is proud to release...

November 5, 2024 Police back down on policing 'hate speech'

Police back down on policing 'hate speech'

Two months ago, we contacted you with the biggest issue we have dealt with yet. The NZ Police were wading into areas far, far beyond their remit, training their officers to 'recognise, record, and res...