A significant development to Oliver Jull's case!
New Plymouth Boys’ High School apologised to Oliver Jull for excluding him from a speech competition over his speech’s content and will host the Free Speech Union for staff training on free speech in education.
The school then reneged on their apology. We believe this is a breach of the agreement. The school's response and attitude set an egregious example to its students and other schools. But we continue to hold New Plymouth Boys’ High School to account and support Oliver.
Supporting ex IRD employee Christine Massof to challenge the Employment Relation Authority's unjust ruling.
Released the free speech survey to local body election candidates.
We asked candidates their views on free speech and open debate to understand how they would handle public discourse if elected. It reveals their commitment to democratic principles and whether they support dialogue in decision-making. Watch this space for our upcoming report!
We're leading the public discussion with a focus on free speech:
Twelve media releases
Two letters, to the Minister of Justice calling for vigilance as NZ's terrorism laws are reviewed and also to the Minister of Universities advocating for our academic freedom legislation.
Two submissions: To the NZ Registered Architects Board as they review their professional registration criteria and also to the Public Service Commission as they seek consultation on the future of public service integrity.
30 media references and appearances this month defending free speech across issues including but not limited to: Freedom to discuss foreign interference in NZ, secrecy around terrorism law reform, our problem with name suppression, and Oliver Jull's story.
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