Australia was once a free nation, before Covid, and now they take their orders from the globalists, who are after Elon Musk. Thus, they attacked, and now pulled back.
Australia has decided to halt its legal efforts to have graphic footage of a church stabbing in Sydney removed from Elon Musk’s social media platform, X. The incident, which occurred in April and was declared a terror attack by police, involved the stabbing of Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel and led to riots outside the Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley. The attack was livestreamed online, sparking widespread concern and prompting the Australian government to take action.
Australia’s E-Safety Commission has dropped a lawsuit against social media giant X. Owner of X Corp Elon Musk called it a victory for free speech. #7NEWS pic.twitter.com/yUjplrdvpL
— 7NEWS Melbourne (@7NewsMelbourne) June 5, 2024
The eSafety Commissioner, an independent regulator, threatened X and other social media companies with significant fines if they did not remove videos of the stabbing, fearing the footage could incite further violence. This case became a critical test of Australia’s ability to enforce its online safety regulations on major social media platforms.
Initially, the Federal Court had ordered X to hide the videos temporarily, but the platform refused to comply, arguing the order was invalid. Eventually, X blocked access to the video within Australia, but users could still view it by using a VPN. Commissioner Julie Inman-Grant, who previously worked for Twitter, demanded that the video be removed globally, a move that prompted Elon Musk to label her a “censorship commissar.” In response, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called Musk an “arrogant billionaire.”
The Bishop attacked in that Sydney church stabbing has returned to the altar.
His first time preaching since the alleged terror attack – Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel used the opportunity to spread a message of peace. #9News
READ MORE: https://t.co/TeSPIVolL6 pic.twitter.com/MNs8auhA8u
— 9News Sydney (@9NewsSyd) April 28, 2024
In a statement released on Wednesday, Inman-Grant cited “multiple considerations” for dropping the case, stating that doing so was “likely to achieve the most positive outcome for the online safety of all Australians, especially children.” She emphasized that the primary goal of issuing the removal notice was to prevent the extremely violent footage from going viral, potentially inciting further violence and causing more harm to the Australian community. Inman-Grant affirmed her support for the decisions made by the eSafety Commission, and Minister for Communication Michelle Rowland echoed this sentiment in parliament.
X’s Global Government Affairs team expressed relief in a statement, saying they were “heartened to see that freedom of speech has prevailed.” The platform had previously argued that the commission’s orders were “unlawful and dangerous,” claiming that global takedown orders threaten the principles of a free and open internet and jeopardize free speech worldwide. X also stated that while the event was tragic, the platform does not permit users to praise the attack or call for further violence.
eSafety Karen drops the case. Musk wins.
Complete & utter incompetence. A hopeless case, a malicious prosecution at the taxpayers’ expense.
The eSafety Commissar MUST RESIGN and be asked to repay the legal incurred in this hopeless case. https://t.co/An4inJNiTj pic.twitter.com/bcbv2Yk69z
— Craig Kelly (@CraigKellyPHON) June 5, 2024
In an interview with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Inman-Grant revealed that Musk’s attention led to a severe backlash from his millions of followers, which included death threats and the exposure of her children’s personal information online. This development added another layer of complexity to the situation, highlighting the intense public and personal pressures involved in regulating online content.
Major Points:
- Australia has ceased its legal efforts to have graphic footage of a Sydney church stabbing removed from Elon Musk’s platform, X.
- The stabbing of Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel in April, livestreamed online, was declared a terror incident and led to riots.
- Australia’s eSafety Commissioner sought to prevent the video from inciting further violence, prompting threats of fines against X and other platforms.
- X initially refused to comply but later blocked the video in Australia. Musk’s criticism of the eSafety Commissioner led to public backlash and personal threats against her.
- The eSafety Commissioner dropped the case, citing it as the best outcome for online safety, while X praised the decision as a victory for free speech.
TL Holcomb – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News