Former judge and media law expert David Harvey talks to Paul Brennan about proposed changes to InternetNZ’s constitution and the potential impact on free speech. He highlights concerns over the organisation’s shift from technical management to social activism, including its focus on systemic racism and Treaty of Waitangi commitments. Harvey warns that updated membership rules and codes of conduct could stifle debate and enforce ideological conformity. He also critiques broader government efforts to regulate online media, questioning the effectiveness and intent behind proposed broadcasting reforms.

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Former judge and media law expert David Harvey talks to Paul Brennan about proposed changes to InternetNZ’s constitution and the potential impact on free speech. He highlights concerns over the organisation’s shift from technical management to social activism, including its focus on systemic racism and Treaty of Waitangi commitments. Harvey warns that updated membership rules and codes of conduct could stifle debate and enforce ideological conformity. He also critiques broader government efforts to regulate online media, questioning the effectiveness and intent behind proposed broadcasting reforms.

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