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November 12, 2025 Police abuse of Harmful Digital Communications Act must be the end of this law

Police abuse of Harmful Digital Communications Act must be the end of this law

The Free Speech Union is appalled by revelations of Police weaponising the Harmful Digital Communications Act (HDCA) against the woman who brought allegations against the disgraced former Deputy Commi...

November 5, 2025 Steven Pinker to appear for one night only with Free Speech Union

Steven Pinker to appear for one night only with Free Speech Union

05 November 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESteven Pinker to appear for one night only with Free Speech UnionThe Free Speech Union is proud to announce it will co-host Steven Pinker for a one-off event in Au...

November 5, 2025 Free Speech Union condemns mafia-esque police threats to prosecute Stuff

Free Speech Union condemns mafia-esque police threats to prosecute Stuff

Free Speech Union condemns mafia-esque police threats to prosecute StuffThe Free Speech Union is appalled that New Zealand Police threatened legal action against Stuff Ltd for publishing audio recordi...

November 4, 2025 A Human Rights Tribunal afraid of Human Rights: FSU slams ban on Helen Joyce

A Human Rights Tribunal afraid of Human Rights: FSU slams ban on Helen Joyce

04 November 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEA Human Rights Tribunal afraid of Human Rights: FSU slams ban on Helen JoyceThe Free Speech Union demands Minister of Justice step in after the Human Rights Review...

October 24, 2025 Censorship by compliance: Free Speech Union warns under-16 bill risks more harm than good

Censorship by compliance: Free Speech Union warns under-16 bill risks more harm than good

24 October 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECensorship by compliance: Free Speech Union warns under-16 bill risks more harm than goodThe Free Speech Union warns that the Members’ Bill to age-gate social media...

October 22, 2025 Te Pāti Māori have the right to protest and the Speaker has a job to do

Te Pāti Māori have the right to protest and the Speaker has a job to do

22 October 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETe Pāti Māori have the right to protest and the Speaker has a job to doThe Free Speech Union affirms Te Pāti Māori MPs’ right to protest and express dissent, includ...