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April 15, 2025 Police commit to change ‘hate’ threshold in training

Police commit to change ‘hate’ threshold in training

15 April 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPolice commit to change ‘hate’ threshold in training Following a constructive meeting this afternoon between the Free Speech Union and Assistant Police Commissioner J...

April 14, 2025 We're stepping in: Police double down on unlawful officer training

We're stepping in: Police double down on unlawful officer training

Crisis. There's no other word for it.We try our best to avoid sensationalising what we report to you.Even though hyperbole might get eyeballs on screens, we know we’ll lose your trust in the long run ...

April 14, 2025 Lower Hutt Mayor weaponises Harmful Digital Communications Act to silence political commentary from ratepayers

Lower Hutt Mayor weaponises Harmful Digital Communications Act to silence political commentary from ratepayers

14 April 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELower Hutt Mayor weaponises Harmful Digital Communications Act to silence political commentary from ratepayers The Free Speech Union can now comment on a case that, u...

April 11, 2025 Why are these professional bodies so spineless?

Why are these professional bodies so spineless?

I get to see how our work has a real-world impact on individuals’ lives every day. We’ve taken on three new cases where individuals are under fire for simply expressing their opinions, and we’re going...

April 8, 2025 Three issues. One goal.

Three issues. One goal.

This week we've seen legislation introduced to Parliament on academic freedom that we had a key role in developing, filed an application for leave to intervene in Janet Dickson’s appeal to defend prof...

April 8, 2025 Reinvigorating government transparency and accountability

Reinvigorating government transparency and accountability