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Does public safety trump free speech? History suggests there is a case for banning anti-trans activist Posie Parker from NZ

  • Written by Kevin Veale, Lecturer in Media Studies, part of the Digital Cultures Laboratory in the School of Humanities, Media, and Creative Communication, Massey University
Does public safety trump free speech? History suggests there is a case for banning anti-trans activist Posie Parker from NZGetty Images

The impending arrival of Kelly-Jean Keen-Minshull – aka Posie Parker – has put the spotlight on the tension between free speech and protecting vulnerable communities. In particular, it raises questions about Immigration New Zealand’s role in limiting who can visit and speak in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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