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Community and inclusion

New Zealand prides itself on its history of egalitarianism, from women's suffrage to marriage equality. But the struggle for fair treatment, recognition and inclusion by marginalised groups continues. In recent years, these struggles have overlapped with debates around the limits and responsibilities of free speech.

Community and inclusion

New Zealand prides itself on its history of egalitarianism, from women's suffrage to marriage equality. But the struggle for fair treatment, recognition and inclusion by marginalised groups continues. In recent years, these struggles have overlapped with debates around the limits and responsibilities of free speech.

Key policiesAnimal welfareDisabilityFree expression and hate speechPasifikaRainbow communitySeniorsWomenYoung people

  • Extend hate speech protections to cover religion, gender, disability, and Rainbow communities

  • Abolish the Human Rights Commission

    Oppose laws against hate speech

  • Protect freedom of speech and assembly

    Hold a referendum on whether to make the Bill of Rights supreme law

Key policiesAnimal welfareDisabilityFree expression and hate speechPasifikaRainbow communitySeniorsWomenYoung people

  • Extend hate speech protections to cover religion, gender, disability, and Rainbow communities

  • Abolish the Human Rights Commission

    Oppose laws against hate speech

  • Protect freedom of speech and assembly

    Hold a referendum on whether to make the Bill of Rights supreme law

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