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Act Party MP Accuses Professor of Distorting Treaty Bill Remarks

7/29/2026

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Act Party MP Parmjeet Parmar accused Professor Michael Dunworth of misrepresenting his comments on the Treaty Principles Bill.
Parmar posted Dunworth’s quote that the Party would “cleanse the statute book of Treaty principles.”
The university confirmed Dunworth made the remarks in a LAW121G class and cited academic freedom.
Parmar said the party seeks to “clearly define” the principles, not to “cleanse” them, and backs free speech while rejecting distortion.

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Act Party MP Parmjeet Parmar accused Professor Michael Dunworth of misrepresenting his comments on the Treaty Principles Bill.
Parmar posted Dunworth’s quote that the Party would “cleanse the statute book of Treaty principles.”
The university confirmed Dunworth made the remarks in a LAW121G class and cited academic freedom.
Parmar said the party seeks to “clearly define” the principles, not to “cleanse” them, and backs free speech while rejecting distortion.