The Free Speech Union was formed in 2021 and has grown rapidly. It came from the Free Speech Coalition which began in 2018 out of the need to challenge the Mayor of Auckland after he banned people whose views he disliked and treated Council property as his own.
Our job is to fight the expansion of government censorship, by challenging bad legislation and dangerous legal precedents. We’re the central hub of a network of Kiwis who are motivated by the dire need to protect free speech across all areas - media, academia, politics, workplaces, city councils…
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We advocate and defend your human right to freedom of speech, regardless of your stance.
We don’t take any sides on political, cultural, social or ethical matters. But we go into bat so that you can. If you’ve been threatened, silenced, fired, or cancelled, we’ll advocate for your rights through writing letters, petitions, spreading awareness and representing you.
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Apr 30, 2024 Victoria University MEDIA RELEASE 30 April 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 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 Victoria University to advise them that they will hold the postponed panel discussion on free speech if... Read moreUnion to hold panel discussion on free speech if University won’t
Apr 30, 2024 Victoria University Read moreWhat's the point of a university without free speech?
Apr 30, 2024 Victoria University 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 specifically on academic freedom coming up in two weeks! This is what I told Heather Du... Read more
