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.
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.
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
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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