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flag New Zealand’s Medical Council proposes mandatory ideological stances on race and colonialism, raising free speech concerns.

flag New Zealand’s Medical Council has released draft standards requiring doctors to adopt specific ideological stances on race, colonialism, and the Treaty of Waitangi, sparking concerns over free speech and professional autonomy. flag Critics argue the proposals extend beyond cultural competence—already mandated by law—into political and philosophical mandates that could force doctors to endorse contested theories, potentially violating rights to freedom of expression and belief. flag The Free Speech Union is reviewing the rules legally and urging public feedback before the consultation closes on 24 March 2026, warning that such requirements may shift medical regulation from patient safety to ideological enforcement.

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