Youth MPs accused of censorship over government criticism in speeches

Tuesday 1 July 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 1 Jul 2025, 8:24pm

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Organisers of Youth Parliament 2025 have reportedly asked some participants to remove government criticisms from their speeches. While some Youth MPs claim they are being censored on major political issues, the Ministry for Youth Development maintains that these edits follow normal protocol.

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1. RNZTue 1 Jul 2025, 11:18am

   Youth MPs told to remove criticisms of government from speeches (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesTue 1 Jul 2025, 11:46am

   'Censored': Youth MPs told to not criticise government (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsTue 1 Jul 2025, 12:56pm

   Youth MPs claim censorship over Govt criticism in speeches (opens in new tab)

4. The Press via StuffTue 1 Jul 2025, 2:08pm

   Youth MPs say they were told to avoid criticising the Government (opens in new tab)

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