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December 17, 2025 Free Speech Union welcomes Melissa Lee’s Member’s Bill to reform the Harmful Digital Communications Act

Free Speech Union welcomes Melissa Lee’s Member’s Bill to reform the Harmful Digital Communications Act

17 December 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Free Speech Union welcomes Melissa Lee’s Member’s Bill to reform the Harmful Digital Communications Act   The Free Speech Union welcomes National MP Melissa Lee...

December 12, 2025 Inter-University Council on Academic Freedom commends introduction of University of Auckland Freedom of Expression statement

Inter-University Council on Academic Freedom commends introduction of University of Auckland Freedom of Expression statement

12 December 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEInter-University Council on Academic Freedom commends introduction of University of Auckland Freedom of Expression statementThe University of Auckland has official...

December 12, 2025 Inquiry recognises online harm but must build in free speech guardrails

Inquiry recognises online harm but must build in free speech guardrails

11 December 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Inquiry recognises online harm but must build in free speech guardrails The Free Speech Union welcomes the Education and Workforce Committee's Interim Report ack...

December 10, 2025 When filming becomes a crime: FSU condemns arrest of silent auditor at Auckland rally

When filming becomes a crime: FSU condemns arrest of silent auditor at Auckland rally

10 December 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  When filming becomes a crime: FSU condemns arrest of silent auditor at Auckland rally  “The Free Speech Union (FSU) is deeply troubled by the arrest of a citize...

December 3, 2025 Leo unleashed: The Veterinary Council neuters free speech

Leo unleashed: The Veterinary Council neuters free speech

03 December 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELeo unleashed: The Veterinary Council neuters free speechThe Free Speech Union once again sounds the alarm on a deeply troubling pattern from New Zealand’s regulat...

November 24, 2025 Open justice matters: Permanent suppression in Massey Reserve homicide underscores urgent need for reform

Open justice matters: Permanent suppression in Massey Reserve homicide underscores urgent need for reform

21 November 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Open justice matters: Permanent suppression in Massey Reserve homicide underscores urgent need for reform  The Free Speech Union (FSU) says today’s decision gran...