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November 12, 2025 Police outrageously weaponise law, silencing sexual misconduct allegations

Police outrageously weaponise law, silencing sexual misconduct allegations

This job is full of tensions: 1️⃣ Major fights 2️⃣ Incredible victories. This week, I have experienced exactly that. Read on...1️⃣ A major fight on our hands: Police weaponise the Harmful Digital Comm...

November 12, 2025 Free speech victory! Bill to protect academic freedom passes Parliamentary vote

Free speech victory! Bill to protect academic freedom passes Parliamentary vote

12 November 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFree speech victory! Bill to protect academic freedom passes Parliamentary vote The Free Speech Union is thrilled that the Education and Training Amendment Bill (N...

November 12, 2025 Police abuse Harmful Digital Communications Act to silence sexual offending complaints against McSkimming

Police abuse Harmful Digital Communications Act to silence sexual offending complaints against McSkimming


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...