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July 10, 2024 Mayor calls for Government to set up ‘independent arbiter’ to enforce Codes of Conduct against councillors

Mayor calls for Government to set up ‘independent arbiter’ to enforce Codes of Conduct against councillors


July 9, 2024 “Free speech is the lifeblood of a university”: Free Speech Union applauds University of Otago’s new gold standard of free speech statements

“Free speech is the lifeblood of a university”: Free Speech Union applauds University of Otago’s new gold standard of free speech statements

  MEDIA RELEASE     09 July 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE      “Free speech is the lifeblood of a university”: Free Speech Union applauds University of Otago’s new gold standard of free speech stateme...

July 8, 2024 Re: Alleged breach of Bill of Rights Act by Citizens Advice Bureau

Re: Alleged breach of Bill of Rights Act by Citizens Advice Bureau


July 5, 2024 Yet another nurse under threat because of a Facebook comment

Yet another nurse under threat because of a Facebook comment

If each of the affronts to free speech that we fight were seen in isolation, they might not seem like a big deal. But, together, they add up to a much bigger problem.  Each time we write to you, there...

July 5, 2024 Amendments to Gang Insignia Bill step in right direction, but flaws remain

Amendments to Gang Insignia Bill step in right direction, but flaws remain

MEDIA RELEASE 05 July 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Amendments to Gang Insignia Bill step in right direction, but flaws remain The Free Speech Union welcomes proposed amendments to the Gang Insignia Bill...

July 5, 2024 Thousands sign public letter in 24 hours, calling on Government to restore academic freedom

Thousands sign public letter in 24 hours, calling on Government to restore academic freedom

MEDIA RELEASE   06 July 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thousands sign public letter in 24 hours, calling on Government to restore academic freedom In just 24 hours, thousands have signed a public letter c...