The Platform: Dr James Kierstead on the erosion of free speech
Dr James Kierstead
25 July, 2025
Dr James Kierstead talked to Michael Laws on The Platform about the decline of academic freedom in New Zealand universities.
Drawing from his report "Unpopular Opinions", Dr Kierstead highlighted numerous instances of free speech suppression, arguing that university managers have been instrumental in deep-platforming speakers and that legislative intervention is necessary to protect freedom of expression on campuses. Watch below.