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Australian eSafety Commissioner
Court Rules Australia’s Internet Czar Has No Power to Block Content Overseas
The judge found that trying to continue to ban the spread of a video on X globally would have been overreach by local authorities.
New Zealand Drops Plans to Establish Internet Content Regulator
The new centre-right government has dropped the proposal amid public opposition.
‘Billboard Chris’ and X to Appeal Order to Remove Post Criticising Trans Activist
Australia’s internet regulator ordered X to remove a post critical of the WHO appointing a trans-activist to an expert panel.
ANALYSIS: Can Australia’s Online Regulator Restrict What Americans See on the Net?
Australia’s eSafety Commission is locked in a legal tussle with X owner Elon Musk, we explore just how much power this online content regulator has.
ANALYSIS: Who Decides What Australians See on the Internet?
Julie Inman Grant, Australia’s eSafety commissioner, is enmeshed in a court battle with Elon Musk over an order to remove content from the platform globally.
Opposition Leader Sides With Musk on Global Takedown Issue, Says Australia Cannot Be the ‘Internet Police’
The federal opposition in Australia has expressed differing views on whether it supports a global takedown order against X.
NSW Premier Welcomes Online Censorship, but Think Tank Asks ‘What’s Next?’
NSW Premier Chris Minns has welcomed government action to censor visuals of two stabbing attacks in his state, but a watchdog group warns there must be limits.
Big Tech Given 24 Hours to Take Down Footage of Bondi Stabbing Spree
The budget for Australia’s online content regulator has been quadrupled since last year.
