Winston Peters Accuses Broadcasting Standards Authority of 'Soviet Era Stasi' Censorship

Winston Peters accuses Broadcasting Standards Authority of 'Soviet era stasi' censorship

Winston Peters, Free Speech Union and veteran journalist Sean Plunket react to BSA's decision to regulate podcasts and online media.

Peters blasts BSA over move to regulate podcasts and online media - Daily Telegraph NZ

NZ First leader Winston Peters has accused the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) of “Soviet-era Stasi” censorship after the agency asserted jurisdiction over online broadcasters and podcasters, including Sean Plunket’s The Platform. Peters called the move “blatant overreach” and demanded an explanation, while the Free Speech Union (FSU) described it as a “serious threat to free expression.” The controversy follows the BSA’s letter to The Pl…