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October 31, 2023 Freedom of expression protects right to burn Israeli flag

Freedom of expression protects right to burn Israeli flag

MEDIA RELEASE   31 October 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Freedom of expression protects right to burn Israeli flag At recent protests in Auckland denouncing conflict in the Middle East, protestors ...

October 30, 2023 Eventbrite succumbs to bullying, falls into censorship trap

Eventbrite succumbs to bullying, falls into censorship trap

MEDIA RELEASE 30 October 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Eventbrite succumbs to bullying, falls into censorship trap   Ticketing company Eventbrite has rescinded its services for Genspect's upcoming c...

October 20, 2023 Free Speech Union lays complaint with Human Rights Review Tribunal against Taupō District Council over political discrimination

Free Speech Union lays complaint with Human Rights Review Tribunal against Taupō District Council over political discrimination

MEDIA RELEASE  20 October 2023FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Free Speech Union lays complaint with Human Rights Review Tribunal against Taupō District Council over political discrimination  The Free Speech Uni...

October 6, 2023 Cross-party support for Free Speech Union draft legislation to counter 'Thugs' Veto'

Cross-party support for Free Speech Union draft legislation to counter 'Thugs' Veto'

MEDIA RELEASE  6 October 2023FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Cross-party support for Free Speech Union draft legislation to counter 'Thugs' Veto'  Following consultation with political parties, public servant...

October 2, 2023 Leaked University of Auckland survey confirms again, Academic Freedom is under fire

Leaked University of Auckland survey confirms again, Academic Freedom is under fire

MEDIA RELEASE  2 October, 2023FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Leaked University of Auckland survey confirms again, Academic Freedom is under fire An internal University of Auckland survey has once again confir...

September 28, 2023 Concerns over Mātauranga Engagement Programme prohibiting the expression of dissenting views

Concerns over Mātauranga Engagement Programme prohibiting the expression of dissenting views

MEDIA RELEASE 28 September 2023FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Concerns over Mātauranga Engagement Programme prohibiting the expression of dissenting views The Free Speech Union is concerned that the Universit...