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August 2, 2025 FSU acknowledges inspiring leadership of outgoing CEO, Jonathan Ayling, welcomes interim CEO

FSU acknowledges inspiring leadership of outgoing CEO, Jonathan Ayling, welcomes interim CEO

02 August 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  FSU acknowledges inspiring leadership of outgoing CEO, Jonathan Ayling, welcomes interim CEO On behalf of the Free Speech Union board, it’s bittersweet to announc...

July 31, 2025 Jonathan Ayling voted onto InternetNZ board: work starts to restore respect for free speech

Jonathan Ayling voted onto InternetNZ board: work starts to restore respect for free speech

31 July 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJonathan Ayling voted onto InternetNZ board: work starts to restore respect for free speechThe Free Speech Union is thrilled that tonight, InternetNZ announced Jonatha...

July 24, 2025 FIANZ calls for ‘hate speech’ laws again; is their Harmony Accord commitment real?

FIANZ calls for ‘hate speech’ laws again; is their Harmony Accord commitment real?

24 July 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFIANZ calls for ‘hate speech’ laws again; is their Harmony Accord commitment real?The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) once again is calling f...

July 24, 2025 Government must not neglect speech rights when addressing terrorism laws

Government must not neglect speech rights when addressing terrorism laws

24 July 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEGovernment must not neglect speech rights when addressing terrorism lawsThe Government must not let terrorism law reform inadvertently silence legitimate speech. Incit...

July 23, 2025 Speech rights upheld in Xiao v Wong case after FSU's victory for Portia Mao

Speech rights upheld in Xiao v Wong case after FSU's victory for Portia Mao

23 July 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESpeech rights upheld in Xiao v Wong case after FSU's victory for Portia MaoFollowing journalist Portia Mao’s recent victory after being silenced under the Harmful Digi...

July 14, 2025 Calls by Jewish Council for censorship will backfire

Calls by Jewish Council for censorship will backfire

14 July 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Calls by Jewish Council for censorship will backfire In response to the Australian Parliamentary Inquiry into Antisemitism in Universities that recently recommended ...