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October 8, 2025 Protest pressures: A tempting but dangerous bill

Protest pressures: A tempting but dangerous bill

The right to protest is a hot topic this week, have you noticed?Today, disruptive Pro-Palestinian protestors were arrested outside an event in Christchurch, and yesterday there was widespread coverage...

October 8, 2025 Request for Review: Majority Decision in Pauline Davies Against Rotorua Daily Post Inconsistent with Media Council Principles

Request for Review: Majority Decision in Pauline Davies Against Rotorua Daily Post Inconsistent with Media Council Principles


October 7, 2025 Vague and broad: Bill to restrict protest near homes risks limiting speech

Vague and broad: Bill to restrict protest near homes risks limiting speech

07 October 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEVague and broad: Bill to restrict protest near homes risks limiting speechThe Government bill seeking to restrict demonstrations near residential premises is vague,...

October 6, 2025 Submission of The Free Speech Union on the Summary Offences (Demonstrations Near Residential Premises) Amendment Bill

Submission of The Free Speech Union on the Summary Offences (Demonstrations Near Residential Premises) Amendment Bill


October 6, 2025 Free Speech Union on comments by Race Relations Commissioner Dr Melissa Derby on Q+A

Free Speech Union on comments by Race Relations Commissioner Dr Melissa Derby on Q+A

06 October 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFree Speech Union on comments by Race Relations Commissioner Dr Melissa Derby on Q+AThe Free Speech Union were concerned about comments made by Race Relations Commi...

October 6, 2025 Oral submission of the Free Speech Union on the Education and Workforce Committee’s Inquiry into the harm young New Zealanders encounter online, and the roles that Government, business, and society should play in addressing those harms

Oral submission of the Free Speech Union on the Education and Workforce Committee’s Inquiry into the harm young New Zealanders encounter online, and the roles that Government, business, and society should play in addressing those harms