Appointment To Medical Council Raises Serious Questions About Political Interference & Independence Of Regulatory BodiesThe appointment of two individuals with connections to the Free Speech Union (FSU) to the Medical Council by Health Minister Simeon Brown raises serious concerns about the Government's judgement, its commitment to maintaining the independence of New Zealand's professional regulatory bodies, and risks furthering systemic racism in Aotearoa. The Medical Council exists to protect the public by ensuring doctors meet high professional and ethical standards. These recent appointments by Minister Brown make three Free Speech Union associated appointments by Minister Brown within the past year. What safeguards exist to ensure the Medical Council remains independent of political influence. The Free Speech Union describes its work as defending freedom of expression.