fucking dangerous. #nzpol #nzpse

"The coalition is tweaking university regulations to curb what it says is an increasingly "risk-averse approach" to free speech.

The proposed changes will set clear expectations on how universities should approach freedom of speech issues.

Each university will then have to adopt a "freedom of speech statement" consistent with the central government's expectations.

The changes will also prohibit tertiary institutions from adopting positions on issues that do not relate to their core functions."

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/537143/government-to-change-free-speech-rules-for-universities

Government to change free speech rules for universities

The coalition's proposal will also prohibit unis from adopting positions on issues that don't relate to their "core functions".

RNZ