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disrespecting Kiwis’ speech rights. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2502/S00448/free-speech-union-welcomes-ipca-report-police-have-failed-to-uphold-kiwis-speech-rights.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2502/S00360/thugs-veto-to-silence-rainbow-event-appalling.htm">Thugs' Veto To Silence Rainbow Event Appalling</a></h3> <p class="release">Sunday, 16 February 2025, 2:59 pm | Free Speech Union</p> <p>Taking actions of this kind, especially in a context that frightened children and intimidated their parents, is the antithesis of contributing 'better ideas' into discourse. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2502/S00360/thugs-veto-to-silence-rainbow-event-appalling.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2502/S00052/free-speech-union-announces-four-speakers-for-national-tours-in-2025.htm">Free Speech Union Announces Four Speakers For National Tours In 2025</a></h3> <p class="release">Friday, 14 February 2025, 8:53 pm | Free Speech Union</p> <p>By bringing these global voices to the fight for free expression in New Zealand, we’ll continue to protect and expand our culture of free speech, says Nathan Seiuli, the Free Speech Union's Events Manager. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2502/S00052/free-speech-union-announces-four-speakers-for-national-tours-in-2025.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-left-box-wrapper"> <div class="article-left-box"> </div> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED2502/S00005/free-speech-union-welcomes-academic-freedom-policy-from-victoria-university.htm">Free Speech Union Welcomes Academic Freedom Policy From Victoria University</a></h3> <p class="release">Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 6:03 pm | Free Speech Union</p> <p>This is an important step to ensure that staff and students can engage in open debate without retribution or restriction from the University. We hope other Kiwi universities will emulate Victoria in this. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED2502/S00005/free-speech-union-welcomes-academic-freedom-policy-from-victoria-university.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2502/S00093/law-commissions-consultation-on-new-hate-crimes-a-fools-errand.htm">Law Commission’s Consultation On New ‘Hate Crimes’ A Fool’s Errand</a></h3> <p class="release">Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 7:12 pm | Free Speech Union</p> <p>The Free Speech Union successfully opposed ‘hate speech’ laws and will maintain our position against ‘hate crime’ laws, leading a campaign with our supporter base of over 100,000 Kiwis. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2502/S00093/law-commissions-consultation-on-new-hate-crimes-a-fools-errand.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU2501/S00175/professional-regulation-is-about-confidence-for-consumers-not-ideological-imposition.htm">Professional Regulation Is About Confidence For Consumers, Not Ideological Imposition</a></h3> <p class="release">Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 6:09 pm | Free Speech Union</p> <p>The Free Speech Union has drafted The Real Estate Agents (Political Neutrality) Amendment Bill 2024 in response to the ideological overreach the Real Estate Authority has demonstrated amongst its members. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU2501/S00175/professional-regulation-is-about-confidence-for-consumers-not-ideological-imposition.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2412/S00107/government-legislation-on-academic-freedom-sign-of-new-hope-for-universities.htm">Government Legislation On Academic Freedom Sign Of New Hope For Universities</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 19 December 2024, 8:15 pm | Free Speech Union</p> <p> Legislation changes announced by the Government today signals that academic freedom can still be restored to university campuses. New Zealand universities have consistently shown they’re not fulfilling their obligations to uphold academic freedom; this ... <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2412/S00107/government-legislation-on-academic-freedom-sign-of-new-hope-for-universities.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2412/S00690/misrepresentation-of-private-members-bill-obscures-potential-for-abuse.htm">Misrepresentation Of Private Member’s Bill Obscures Potential For Abuse</a></h3> <p class="release">Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 4:35 pm | Free Speech Union</p> <p>Since discussing his Member's Bill with media on Monday morning, Greg Fleming MP has consistently made three claims that are clearly and patently false about his attempts to make it easier for Police to recover costs from private events. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2412/S00690/misrepresentation-of-private-members-bill-obscures-potential-for-abuse.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2412/S00655/free-speech-union-launches-memberships-to-protect-voices-of-media-professionals-and-religious-leaders.htm">Free Speech Union Launches Memberships To Protect Voices Of Media Professionals And Religious Leaders</a></h3> <p class="release">Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 8:15 pm | Free Speech Union</p> <p> The Free Speech Union has launched its final two professional memberships, for media professionals and religious leaders, bringing the total number of professional membership options up to seven. Media and religious leaders rely on the fundamental human right ... <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2412/S00655/free-speech-union-launches-memberships-to-protect-voices-of-media-professionals-and-religious-leaders.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2412/S00078/push-for-police-to-charge-for-presence-at-public-events-a-deterrent-on-free-speech.htm">Push For Police To Charge For Presence At Public Events A Deterrent On Free Speech</a></h3> <p class="release">Monday, 16 December 2024, 3:45 pm | Free Speech Union</p> <p>Police have a duty to protect the public from physical harm, and the public fund them to do so. Event organisers should not be put off hosting events due to imposed costs from Police. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2412/S00078/push-for-police-to-charge-for-presence-at-public-events-a-deterrent-on-free-speech.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2412/S00063/minister-reverses-visa-denial-allows-candace-owens-access-to-new-zealand-massive-win-for-kiwis-free-speech.htm">Minister Reverses Visa Denial, Allows Candace Owens Access To New Zealand: Massive Win For Kiwis’ Free Speech</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 12 December 2024, 3:54 pm | Free Speech Union</p> <p>Those calling for censorship should take note: denying Owens’ entry into the country has simply widened interest in her. Those who disagree with Owens should channel that into counter speech and peaceful protest – cancellation won’t get us anywhere. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2412/S00063/minister-reverses-visa-denial-allows-candace-owens-access-to-new-zealand-massive-win-for-kiwis-free-speech.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2412/S00270/free-speech-union-to-sue-hutt-city-council-over-breach-of-bill-of-rights-act.htm">Free Speech Union To Sue Hutt City Council Over Breach Of Bill Of Rights Act</a></h3> <p class="release">Monday, 9 December 2024, 6:53 am | Free Speech Union</p> <p>Hutt City Ratepayers Deserve To Think For Themselves, And The Council Has A Responsibility To Uphold Free Speech Under The Bill Of Rights Act. We’re Ensuring That The Council And Chief Executive Are Held Accountable. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2412/S00270/free-speech-union-to-sue-hutt-city-council-over-breach-of-bill-of-rights-act.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2411/S00852/waikato-district-council-blocks-just-one-advocacy-website-from-staff-access.htm">Waikato District Council Blocks – Just One – Advocacy Website From Staff Access</a></h3> <p class="release">Friday, 29 November 2024, 9:05 pm | Free Speech Union</p> <p>We were notified that WDC has restricted staff from accessing www.treaty.nz on the basis that it belongs to an advocacy organisation. Restricting internet use in this way undermines the right to seek and receive information outlined in section 14 of ... <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2411/S00852/waikato-district-council-blocks-just-one-advocacy-website-from-staff-access.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00131/decision-to-bar-candace-owens-from-entry-into-new-zealand-arguably-unlawful-action-pending.htm">Decision To Bar Candace Owens From Entry Into New Zealand Arguably Unlawful: Action Pending</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 28 November 2024, 9:19 pm | Free Speech Union</p> <p>A sophisticated country is able to deal with opinions that some find controversial, distasteful, or even dangerous. The most mature way to deal with these views is to challenge and rebut them, not to exclude them from the conversation. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00131/decision-to-bar-candace-owens-from-entry-into-new-zealand-arguably-unlawful-action-pending.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2411/S00696/free-speech-union-and-taupo-district-council-agree-to-resolve-conflict-over-julian-batchelor-event-cancellation.htm">Free Speech Union And Taupo District Council Agree To Resolve Conflict Over Julian Batchelor Event Cancellation</a></h3> <p class="release">Monday, 25 November 2024, 3:26 pm | Free Speech Union</p> <p>“We were pleased to meet with the Free Speech Union to resolve this matter. We are committed to respecting the speech rights of all Taupō residents,” says Julie Gardyne, Chief Executive of Taupō District Council. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2411/S00696/free-speech-union-and-taupo-district-council-agree-to-resolve-conflict-over-julian-batchelor-event-cancellation.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2411/S00643/fair-digital-news-bargaining-bill-likely-to-restrict-access-to-information-polling-shows-most-oppose.htm">Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill Likely To Restrict Access To Information, Polling Shows Most Oppose</a></h3> <p class="release">Friday, 22 November 2024, 8:56 pm | Free Speech Union</p> <p>At first glance, the Bill could look like a positive way to support journalism, and mainstream media have shown support for it. However, polling shows that voters are sceptical. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2411/S00643/fair-digital-news-bargaining-bill-likely-to-restrict-access-to-information-polling-shows-most-oppose.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2411/S00615/new-police-commissioner-must-ensure-speech-rights-are-at-heart-of-law-enforcement.htm">New Police Commissioner Must Ensure Speech Rights Are At Heart Of Law Enforcement</a></h3> <p class="release">Friday, 22 November 2024, 11:29 am | Free Speech Union</p> <p>“Free speech is inextricable from the rule of law and our democracy. We’ve contacted Chambers to extend our support as he ensures the speech rights of all Kiwis are upheld. We highlighted recent examples where this has not been the case within the Police ... <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2411/S00615/new-police-commissioner-must-ensure-speech-rights-are-at-heart-of-law-enforcement.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2411/S00598/free-speech-union-welcomes-governments-intent-to-put-name-suppression-decisions-into-hands-of-sex-offense-victims.htm">Free Speech Union Welcomes Government’s Intent To Put ‘Name Suppression’ Decisions Into Hands Of Sex Offense Victims</a></h3> <p class="release">Thursday, 21 November 2024, 6:59 pm | Free Speech Union</p> <p>“Usually the judge decides whether a convicted sex offender acquires name suppression or not, a decision that is made after the victim’s perspective is considered. The proposed changes would mean victims now would have the right to choose themselves." <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2411/S00598/free-speech-union-welcomes-governments-intent-to-put-name-suppression-decisions-into-hands-of-sex-offense-victims.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00067/free-speech-union-endorses-carters-copyright-parody-and-satire-amendment-bill-but-it-raises-questions.htm">Free Speech Union Endorses Carter’s Copyright (Parody And Satire) Amendment Bill, But It Raises Questions</a></h3> <p class="release">Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 6:36 pm | Free Speech Union</p> <p>We commend the Green Party’s Bill to protect the speech rights of creators, artists, and commentators who are regularly targets of censorship. We hope this represents the turning of a new leaf in their defence of all speech rights. <a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00067/free-speech-union-endorses-carters-copyright-parody-and-satire-amendment-bill-but-it-raises-questions.htm">More >></a></p> </div> <div class="article-sections"> <h3><a href="https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED2411/S00022/free-speech-union-launches-professional-memberships-for-teachers-to-defend-free-speech-in-the-classroom.htm">Free Speech Union Launches Professional Memberships For Teachers To Defend Free Speech In The Classroom</a></h3> <p class="release">Saturday, 9 November 2024, 3:42 pm | Free Speech Union</p> <p>Our industry-specific memberships allow individuals to be united with those working in similar environments so that they’re not alone when they choose to speak on issues important to them. <a 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