Young Nats Want Censorship Stopped (Press, 28 October 1983)
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Summary: Young Nats Want Censorship Stopped (Press, 28 October 1983)
On 28 October 1983, the Auckland Young Nationals expressed their desire to disband the Indecent Publications Tribunal and the Film Censorship Board, advocating for the freedom of individuals to choose what they read and view. The proposal is part of a policy manifesto that emphasises individual rights and freedoms. Mr Tom Bowden, the chairman of the Young Nationals in Auckland, stated that this agenda would be brought up at an upcoming divisional meeting, stressing that current censorship practices limit personal freedom of choice. The viewpoint had also received backing from the national Young Nationals. In response, Miss Patricia Bartlett, secretary for the Society for the Promotion of Community Standards, cautioned that disbanding these boards could lead to an increase in hard-core pornography, potentially creating undesirable environments similar to those found in Soho and Kings Cross. She expressed concern that the majority of Young Nationals may not have adequately experienced hard-core pornographic films, implying that their outlook might change upon doing so. Miss Bartlett suggested that if the Young Nationals were exposed to such material, they would likely reconsider their stance on its availability in New Zealand.
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