eSafety
Jim Jordan Turns Up the Heat on Australia’s Online Speech Regulator
A direct challenge to the expanding reach of foreign regulators over American digital freedoms.
Australian Court Questions eSafety’s Power in X Free Speech Appeal
The judges’ skepticism hints at a broader unease with invisible forms of online censorship.
Australia’s “eSafety” Commissioner Holds 2,600+ Records Tracking Christian Media Outlet
The regulator’s refusal to hand over data highlights how a surveillance system built to monitor online speech now doubles as a barrier to public accountability.
Canadian Activist “Billboard Chris” Challenges Australian Government Over Censorship of Post Criticizing UN Trans Activist
Chris Elston challenges Australia’s eSafety censorship over blocked Daily Mail tweet about Teddy Cook and WHO trans advisory board.
Australia’s eSafety Chief Pushes for More Censorship After Online “Hate” Research
After a legal setback, eSafety’s Julie Inman Grant pushes for more speech policing, urging platforms to ramp up enforcement of speech.
Australia Drops Bid to Censor X Platform After Free Speech Legal Challenge
Australia tried to censor the world.
Australia decides not to block Facebook for hosting violent content but will block “fringe websites”
The government says it won’t block mainstream sites, only smaller independent ones.