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Newsletter: Christchurch and free speech

Mar 25, 2019

Dear Supporter -- Condolences over Christchurch Some of you will have noticed the message of condolence we posted to join the nation in mourning over the horrific terror attack in Christchurch. The violence in Christchurch was not just an attack on the Muslim community – it was an assault on our...

Media Release: Banning of manifesto a step too far

Mar 23, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE Banning of manifesto is a step too far 23 March 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Free Speech Coalition says the Censor’s banning of the Christchurch terrorist attacker’s manifesto is wrong, unconstitutional, and counterproductive. “This is a completely improper use of the censorship powers,” says Coalition Spokesman and constitutional lawyer,...

Christchurch shootings

Mar 16, 2019

Free Speech Coalition offers condolences to those affected by the Christchurch Shooting The Free Speech Coalition joins the rest of New Zealand in its mourning and condemnation of the events in Christchurch. On behalf of the Coalition, Rachel Poulain says: "Yesterday, New Zealand’s Muslim community, the people of Christchurch and...

Media Release: NZ must be better than Australia on Yiannopoulos issue

Mar 07, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE NZ must be better than Australia on Yiannopoulos issue 7 March 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Government must reaffirm its position on allowing controversial speakers to enter New Zealand in light of the Morrison government’s denial of entry for Milo Yiannopoulos. Free Speech Coalition spokesperson David Cumin says,...

Media Release: Massey release whitewash report

Dec 19, 2018

This afternoon Massey University released a report it commissioned from Martin Jenkins titled Cancellation of venue for Dr Brash speaking event: Independent report for the Massey University Council on lessons from this episode. You can read the report here. We had a heads-up that the report was coming, but had...

Opinion: Government should not sign UN Migration Compact

Dec 08, 2018

Next week, New Zealand is expected to sign the United Nations’ Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration. While it is non-binding, the protocol could still damage New Zealanders’ right to free speech and debate. The Free Speech Coalition is indifferent on immigration policy matters; reasonable people can agree to disagree....

Media Release: Massey University must front-up and explain Jan Thomas correspondence

Sep 19, 2018

MEDIA RELEASE Massey University must front-up and explain Jan Thomas Correspondence 19 September 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Massey University must front up and explain why the Vice Chancellor’s public statements that it was her concerns about security that prompted her to deplatform former Reserve Bank Governor and Leader of...

Official Information Act Release

Sep 19, 2018

We have received more than 800 pages of documents from Massey University as a result of our request for information under the Official Information Act 1982. The documents are attached here for you to read.

Media Release: Harmful Digital Communications Act deployed against free speech

Sep 12, 2018

MEDIA RELEASE Harmful Digital Communications Act deployed against free speech 12 September 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A challenge to suppress media organisations suggests the Harmful Communications Act may need to be scrapped, says the Free Speech Coalition. Coalition spokesman Dr David Cumin says, “Sir Ray Avery’s use of cyberbullying laws to attempt...