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April 23, 2024 What happens if we don't defend free speech at universities?

What happens if we don't defend free speech at universities?

'Academic freedom' seems like a pretty abstract value for the lucky few who live in an 'ivory tower'. But the right for experts to speak freely is crucial. If those at our universities don't have free...

April 19, 2024 Is this the new normal we want?

Is this the new normal we want?

A semi-interesting fact about me is that I believe I am the only individual in New Zealand who is both a practising doctor and barrister. While the two professions often require different skills, I pu...

April 19, 2024 Man arrested and charged for ‘offending’: FSU to defend

Man arrested and charged for ‘offending’: FSU to defend

MEDIA RELEASE 19 April 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Man arrested and charged for ‘offending’: FSU to defend  Paul Burns was arrested after engaging in a debate in a public space and the Free Speech Union...

April 15, 2024 Free Speech Union files suit against Attorney-General for unlawful arrest of peaceful protestor

Free Speech Union files suit against Attorney-General for unlawful arrest of peaceful protestor

MEDIA RELEASE 15 April 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Free Speech Union files suit against Attorney-General for unlawful arrest of peaceful protestor  The Free Speech Union has filed a suit against the At...

April 15, 2024 Free Speech Union Submission on the Inquiry into the 2023 General Election

Free Speech Union Submission on the Inquiry into the 2023 General Election


April 12, 2024 Police back down from unlawful arrest, but will they actually take responsibility?

Police back down from unlawful arrest, but will they actually take responsibility?

MEDIA RELEASE   12 April 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Police back down from unlawful arrest, but will they actually take responsibility?   Police have confirmed that they have dropped charges against D...