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U.S. Congress Grills Australian eSafety Chief on Free Speech

11/21/2025

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U.S. Congress has asked Julie Inman Grant, Australia's eSafety Commissioner, to testify on enforcing the Online Safety Act, arguing it threatens American free speech.
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan criticized Grant, colluding with pro-censorship groups and enforcing extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Inman Grant's office says she answers to Australian authorities, not Congress.
The request comes as Australia prepares a social media ban for users under 16, set to begin December 10.

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U.S. Congress has asked Julie Inman Grant, Australia's eSafety Commissioner, to testify on enforcing the Online Safety Act, arguing it threatens American free speech.
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan criticized Grant, colluding with pro-censorship groups and enforcing extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Inman Grant's office says she answers to Australian authorities, not Congress.
The request comes as Australia prepares a social media ban for users under 16, set to begin December 10.