Together, we set an important precedent for Kiwis speech rights with Portia Mao's case, and this week, we've seen the flow on effect. 🎉Recently, with the Free Speech Union's help, Kiwi journalist Port...
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...
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...
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 ...
A win for a nurse, banks & culture wars, Hutt City Council news and more
Just as every cancellation further degrades our democracy, every win for free speech further strengths it. I feel like every time I write to you I express how busy my team is and this week is no excep...
Almost 1/3 of public servants self-censor on misconduct
10 July 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAlmost 1/3 of public servants self-censor on misconductAlmost one in three (30%) public servants do not agree they are ‘safe to speak up about wrongdoing or inappropri...
