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The Free Speech Union rejects comments made by Brian Tamaki calling for New Zealand to be "purged" of Hindus, Sikhs, and Muslims, and suggesting retaliatory attacks on mosques and temples. "These remarks are divisive and inflammatory and run contrary to the principles of a free and pluralistic society," says Free Speech Union CEO Jillaine Heather. · "One of the core principles of a liberal democracy is that people are judged by their own…

Source: Free Speech Union Full Submission: Read Full Submission · Published: April 2026 · The Free Speech Union has raised serious concerns over the proposed Policing Amendment Bill, warning it would grant police sweeping new powers to film individuals, detain them, and compel identification at public gatherings. · Scenario Raises Alarm · Turn up to a peaceful protest. An officer films you. A closure notice is issued because a constable…

“The Free Speech Union warns that the United Kingdom's threat to block X entirely over Grok AI failures shows how online safety regulation rapidly escalates from addressing illegal content to silencing entire platforms." “UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed this week that all options are on the table, including blocking X under the Online Safety Act, after Grok AI was used to create child sexual abuse material. Indonesia became the first…

The Free Speech Union is thrilled that the Education and Training Amendment Bill (No 2), which it was extensively involved in, has passed its Third Reading and will become law. This is a huge victory and a pivotal moment as the Bill promises to restore free speech on university campuses and their character as institutions that protect and value rigorous debate, says Stephanie Martin, spokesperson for the Inter-University Council on Academic…