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,...
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...
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
Media Council ruling risks chilling cold-case reporting; FSU backs dissent and urges guidance, not gagging
03 October 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Council ruling risks chilling cold-case reporting; FSU backs dissent and urges guidance, not gagging The Media Council’s decision to uphold a complaint agains...
Our tour with Helen Joyce, teachers afraid of opinions, threats to local democracy & more!
When you support the Free Speech Union, you’re not just ensuring we can keep the lights on, you’re ensuring that YOU get to speak freely. Whether it’s your right to discuss a case before a tribunal, y...