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New Plymouth Boys’ High apologises for excluding student from speech finals, FSU to provide training

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After a mediation supported by the Free Speech Union (FSU), New Plymouth Boys’ High School acknowledged that Oliver Jull was excluded from participating in...

High Court judge urged to consider public trust in McSkimming ‘superinjunction’ decision

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The High Court judge has reserved her decision on whether to maintain the ‘superinjunction’ in Jevon McSkimming’s case, which currently disables the media and...

Tonkin + Taylor looks to punish employee for lawful expression – Free Speech Union

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Tonkin + Taylor is investigating one of their employees after he heckled Winston Peters on his way to work yesterday morning, to determine if...

Free Speech Union defends teacher under investigation for Facebook comment

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A primary school teacher has found herself at the centre of a controversy after expressing her opinion on social media, raising concerns about the...

Law Commission’s consultation on ‘hate crimes’ slammed by Free Speech Union

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The Free Speech Union (FSU) has strongly condemned the Law Commission’s newly released consultation on the creation of ‘hate crime’ legislation in New Zealand,...

Police revise ‘hate speech’ policy – Free Speech Union

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Police have announced significant changes to their approach to handling 'hate speech', following advocacy from the Free Speech Union (FSU). FSU Chief Executive Jonathan Ayling...

Free Speech Union calls on Immigration NZ to allow Candace Owens’ visit

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The Free Speech Union (FSU) has urged Immigration New Zealand not to follow Australia’s decision to deny entry to American commentator Candace Owens. FSU Council...

Concerning accounts of NZ Medical Council silencing dissenting voices must be investigated – FSU

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Reports today released in The Centrist that the Medical Council punished dissenting medical practitioners who expressed concern regarding COVID-19 vaccination, and instructed doctors in...

‘NZME’s lack of backbone threatens to further undermine both trust in media and public debate’ – FSU

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Spineless leadership at the helm of our largest media outfit makes all Kiwis poorer, not least NZME shareholders. NZME should get back to the business...

Coster to meet Free Speech Union over ‘hate speech’ training

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The New Zealand Free Speech Union has raised concerns over recent training requirements introduced by the New Zealand Police, aimed at helping officers identify...

Victoria University stalls free speech debate

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Victoria University of Wellington has decided to postpone a scheduled debate on freedom of speech, citing worries that it might devolve into a platform...

‘Eventbrite succumbs to bullying, falls into censorship trap’ – FSU

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Ticketing company Eventbrite has rescinded its services for Genspect's upcoming conference following an activist's complaints over views they allege the conference will platform. Eventbrite should...

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