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September 24, 2025 Local government bound by censorship? I don't think so.

Local government bound by censorship? I don't think so.

We’ve proven that people power works before. Now it’s time to do it again.  Proposed developments from the Local Government Commission threaten local democracy across the country. Their draft Standard...

September 23, 2025 FSU Submission Local Government Commission's Draft Code of Conduct

FSU Submission Local Government Commission's Draft Code of Conduct


September 23, 2025 University free speech measures more important than ever: Select Committee backs academic freedom bill

University free speech measures more important than ever: Select Committee backs academic freedom bill

23 September 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEUniversity free speech measures more important than ever: Select Committee backs academic freedom bill The Free Speech Union commends the Select Committee’s recom...

September 19, 2025 Words, not witch hunts.

Words, not witch hunts.

We’ve said it over and over: censorship is a trap. The wind changes, and it blows right back in your face.At the Free Speech Union, we’ve spent years defending the slim, uncomfortable space that lets ...

September 19, 2025 Councilors and ratepayers let down by Local Government Commission’s draft Code of Conduct

Councilors and ratepayers let down by Local Government Commission’s draft Code of Conduct

20 September 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECouncilors and ratepayers let down by Local Government Commission’s draft Code of ConductThe Local Government Commission’s draft Code of Conduct, currently out fo...

September 19, 2025 Local Government Commission fails elected members with draft Code of Conduct

Local Government Commission fails elected members with draft Code of Conduct