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May 8, 2024 Free Speech Union launches professional membership for academics to fight ‘culture of fear’ in universities

Free Speech Union launches professional membership for academics to fight ‘culture of fear’ in universities

MEDIA RELEASE   EMBARGOED UNTIL: Midday, 8 May 2024Please note: The new membership and website will be launched at midday.  Free Speech Union launches professional membership for academics to fight ‘...

May 7, 2024 Free Speech Union welcomes Ethos’ policy guide to schools navigating gender ideology

Free Speech Union welcomes Ethos’ policy guide to schools navigating gender ideology

MEDIA RELEASE 07 May 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Free Speech Union welcomes Ethos’ policy guide to schools navigating gender ideology  A new policy guide for New Zealand schools released by human right...

May 3, 2024 Free Speech Union proud to be New Zealand Schools’ Debating Council 2024 named-sponsor

Free Speech Union proud to be New Zealand Schools’ Debating Council 2024 named-sponsor

MEDIA RELEASE   02 May 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Free Speech Union proud to be New Zealand Schools’ Debating Council 2024 named-sponsor  In line with the Free Speech Union’s commitment to invest in ...

May 1, 2024 Free Speech Union urges Auckland University to ensure speech rights are upheld at pro-Palestinian rally

Free Speech Union urges Auckland University to ensure speech rights are upheld at pro-Palestinian rally

MEDIA RELEASE   1 May 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Free Speech Union urges Auckland University to ensure speech rights are upheld at pro-Palestinian rally In response to a pro-Palestian rally planned by...

May 1, 2024 DIA’s report on Safer Online Platforms overwhelmingly in favour of free expression: submitters say ‘no’ to online censorship

DIA’s report on Safer Online Platforms overwhelmingly in favour of free expression: submitters say ‘no’ to online censorship

MEDIA RELEASE 1 May 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DIA’s report on Safer Online Platforms overwhelmingly in favour of free expression: submitters say ‘no’ to online censorship  The Department of Internal A...

April 30, 2024 What's the point of a university without free speech?

What's the point of a university without free speech?

What a couple of days it's been!As you've probably seen, there's a major fight going on right now for free speech at our universities (specifically Victoria).Good thing we have a speaking tour specifi...