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Australia sues Telegram over pro-terror content

7/30/2026

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  • Australia’s eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant announced legal action against Telegram for allegedly failing to remove pro-terror posts.
  • The filing says Telegram kept Christchurch and Buffalo attack videos online after notice and removed only two of 12 pro-terror posts reported by Australian users between July and October 2025.
  • Non-compliance could incur civil penalties up to A$54.6 million.
  • Telegram’s spokesperson said the company will contest the allegations in court.