Blogger faces court over alleged breaches of harmful digital communications law

Tuesday 4 August 2026 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 4 Aug, 12:44pm

In this story Free Speech Union

Martyn Bradbury is appearing in court regarding allegations that four blog posts breached the Harmful Digital Communications Act. A judge has ordered the removal of several posts, while the Free Speech Union has criticised the legislation.

How they headlined it

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1. The PostTue 4 Aug, 9:56am

   Free Speech Union says HDCA remains ‘bad law’ as blogger faces court test (opens in new tab)

   Also on Waikato Times (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 4 Aug, 12:44pm

   Blogger warned freedom of speech ‘not absolute’ and to watch what he posts amid court case (opens in new tab)