Jillaine Heather
Jillaine Heather is the Chief Executive of the Free Speech Union, an organization dedicated to promoting and protecting freedom of expression in educational settings. Recently, she provided support in mediation efforts surrounding the exclusion of a student's speech at New Plymouth Boys’ High School, emphasizing the importance of allowing students to express their ideas without fear of censorship. Heather has been vocal about the necessity of teaching best practices for free speech in schools to cultivate a culture of democracy and tolerance among future leaders.
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Chief executive Jillaine Heather condemned the Tamaki-linked disruptors while supporting the right to protest.
National MP, Free Speech Union criticise Brian Tamaki-linked protest at Sikh parade
New Zealand· 2025-12-21
Chief executive Jillaine Heather said while her organisation supports Tamaki’s right to disagree with immigration policy or criticise other religions, the display was not a counter-protest.
National MP, Free Speech Union criticise Tamaki-linked protest at Sikh paradeNew Zealand· 2025-12-21
Jillaine Heather, chief executive of the Free Speech Union, emphasized the importance of free speech training in schools.
Banning of New Plymouth student’s speech leads to apology from school, free speech trainingNew Zealand· 2025-08-26