Unpacking ACT's criticisms of academics w/ Professor of Communications Mohan Dutta: 27th July, 2026
One week ago, ACT MP Parmjeet Parmar posted on Facebook to criticise University of Auckland Law Lecturer Treasa Dunworth over her comments about the ACT Party and the Treaty Principles Bill. The post generated a multitude of responses - many supportive of Dunworth and many criticising her teaching style and suggesting she should be fired. In an article released also last week, the situation was compared to broader international movements criticising academics for speaking out against culture-war issues. To discuss the issue, how it works in Aotearoa, and what it might mean for academics, News…
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