Australia’s online safety regulator sues Telegram over terror videos left online for weeks
5 sources·Updated July 30, 2026
Australia Telegram lawsuit
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- ABC Politics AU·2h agoOnline watchdog takes Telegram to court over terrorism videos
The eSafety Commission will allege Telegram neglected its legal obligations when it allowed videos, including of the Christchurch mosque massacre, to remain on the platform.
Read at ABC Politics AU → - SBS Australia·2h agoAs eSafety takes Telegram to court, Russia moves against the man behind the app
Australia and Russia both cited terrorism concerns, though for very different reasons.
Read at SBS Australia → - Brisbane Times·2h agoAustralia’s online watchdog sues Telegram over terror videos left online
The eSafety commissioner says footage of videos of terrorist executions and mass shootings from the Christchurch and Buffalo attacks sat on the controversial messaging service for weeks after Australians reported them.
Read at Brisbane Times → - The West Australia·4h agoAustralia pursuing $54m fine for Telegram over alleged anti-terror rule breaches
Australia has dealt a major blow to a social media platform it says has “failed” to stop “pro-terror material”.
Read at The West Australia → - The Age·4h agoAustralia’s online safety regulator sues Telegram over terror videos left online for weeks
eSafety says footage of the Christchurch and Buffalo attacks sat on Telegram for nearly three months before being taken down.
Read at The Age →
