PM Albanese Slams Elon Musk’s ‘Arrogance’ Over Social Media Censorship Dispute

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has denounced Elon Musk’s apparent defiance of court orders in Australia to remove violent footage. Albanese accused Musk of arrogance and disregard for Australian law and common decency. The eSafety Commissioner has taken legal action against X, formerly known as Twitter, for failing to block the footage. Other social media companies have complied with the commissioner’s request, but Musk has raised concerns about free speech and jurisdiction. The court has granted an interim suppression order to shield the material from users.

Elon Musk’s X: A Battle of Censorship and Free Speech Down Under

Billionaire Elon Musk, owner of social media platform X, criticized Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese over the platform’s handling of violent content. Following a stabbing incident at a Sydney church, Australian authorities ordered X to remove certain videos depicting graphic violence. Musk defended X as a platform for free speech, while Albanese emphasized the dangers of spreading misinformation. X has complied with the removal order within Australia but is challenging the global takedown request, arguing it violates the principles of a free and open internet.

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