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June 4, 2024 Free Speech Union UK founder, Toby Young, to tour New Zealand with local Free Speech Union

Free Speech Union UK founder, Toby Young, to tour New Zealand with local Free Speech Union

MEDIA RELEASE 4 June 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Free Speech Union UK founder, Toby Young, to tour New Zealand with local Free Speech Union  The Free Speech Union is proud to bring Toby Young, founder a...

May 31, 2024 "Free speech but..."

"Free speech but..."

You'll be aware that Victoria University's highly anticipated panel discussion on free speech took place on Tuesday afternoon this week. I was there along with Nathan from our team, and of course Jona...

May 30, 2024 Who else would stand up for the silenced?

Who else would stand up for the silenced?

The battle against censorship and the fight for free speech sometimes takes us to our country's highest courts and authorities. I’m Hannah, the Senior In-House Counsel for the Union. I’m here to advis...

May 30, 2024 Feedback on ‘The role of Universities in supporting freedom of speech’ event

Feedback on ‘The role of Universities in supporting freedom of speech’ event


May 29, 2024 Auckland University releases draft Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom Policy; but more work is needed to protect academic freedom and free speech

Auckland University releases draft Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom Policy; but more work is needed to protect academic freedom and free speech

MEDIA RELEASE   29 May 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Auckland University releases draft Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom Policy; but more work is needed to protect academic freedom and free spe...

May 27, 2024 New Zealand First places Free Speech Union drafted legislation in cookie tin as Member’s Bill to protect Kiwis’ access to public venues

New Zealand First places Free Speech Union drafted legislation in cookie tin as Member’s Bill to protect Kiwis’ access to public venues

MEDIA RELEASE 27 May 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Zealand First places Free Speech Union drafted legislation in cookie tin as Member’s Bill to protect Kiwis’ access to public venues New Zealand Fir...