Australia sues Telegram over failure to remove pro-terror content, seeks A$54.6M fine
New York Post — World—Telegram has denied the allegations, setting up a legal fight with Australia's online safety regulator over whether the platform did enough to remove terrorism-linked videos and other pro-terror material flagged under the country's 2021 anti-terror content law. The case centers on specific violent and terrorism-related videos the regulator says were flagged and left up, rather than a broader claim about Telegram's moderation policy overall. A conviction could carry one of the largest penalties available under Australian online-safety statute. It marks one of the most aggressive uses yet of the anti-terror law against a major messaging platform.
- New York Post — World — Australia begins legal action against Telegram over alleged pro-terror material
- ABC News — Technology — Fine up to A$54.6M (US$38M) if convicted
- ABC Australia — Online watchdog takes Telegram to court over terrorism videos
- BBC — World — Australia takes Telegram to court over alleged failure to remove 'pro-terror' material
- Daily Maverick — Australia begins legal action against Telegram over alleged pro-terror material
- The Independent (UK) — Australian watchdog files legal action against Telegram, saying it failed to remove violent content
- The Independent (UK) — Australia launches proceedings against Telegram over terrorist content
- Deutsche Welle — Australia: Telegram faces legal action over failure to remove terrorist content
- Reuters — Australia begins legal action against Telegram over alleged pro-terror material