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May 29, 2024 Auckland University releases draft Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom Policy; but more work is needed to protect academic freedom and free speech

Auckland University releases draft Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom Policy; but more work is needed to protect academic freedom and free speech

MEDIA RELEASE   29 May 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Auckland University releases draft Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom Policy; but more work is needed to protect academic freedom and free spe...

May 27, 2024 New Zealand First places Free Speech Union drafted legislation in cookie tin as Member’s Bill to protect Kiwis’ access to public venues

New Zealand First places Free Speech Union drafted legislation in cookie tin as Member’s Bill to protect Kiwis’ access to public venues

MEDIA RELEASE 27 May 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Zealand First places Free Speech Union drafted legislation in cookie tin as Member’s Bill to protect Kiwis’ access to public venues New Zealand Fir...

May 14, 2024 Activists seek to shut down gender-critical event: Tākina Events must uphold speech rights

Activists seek to shut down gender-critical event: Tākina Events must uphold speech rights

MEDIA RELEASE 14 May 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Activists seek to shut down gender-critical event: Tākina Events must uphold speech rights Individuals in Wellington, led by City Councillor Nīkau Wi Ne...

May 10, 2024 Another victory for free speech: DIA abandons proposals for online censorship

Another victory for free speech: DIA abandons proposals for online censorship

MEDIA RELEASE   10 May 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Another victory for free speech: DIA abandons proposals for online censorship The Free Speech Union welcomes the decision by the Department of Intern...

May 9, 2024 Polling shows majority of Kiwis support university funding being contingent on defending academic freedom

Polling shows majority of Kiwis support university funding being contingent on defending academic freedom

MEDIA RELEASE 8 May, 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Polling shows majority of Kiwis support university funding being contingent on defending academic freedom Polling commissioned by the Free Speech Union ...

May 8, 2024 Free Speech Union launches professional membership for academics to fight ‘culture of fear’ in universities

Free Speech Union launches professional membership for academics to fight ‘culture of fear’ in universities

MEDIA RELEASE   EMBARGOED UNTIL: Midday, 8 May 2024Please note: The new membership and website will be launched at midday.  Free Speech Union launches professional membership for academics to fight ‘...