Elon Musk Accuses Australian Government Of Internet Censorship

•  Elon Musk accuses Australian government of internet censorship.
• Senator Jacqui Lambie demands Musk’s imprisonment for video publication.
• Legal dispute persists as X resists court order, extending takedown.

EKO HOT BLOG  reports that Elon Musk, in response to a federal court order to remove video posts of a bishop being stabbed during a church service in Sydney, accused Australia’s leaders of attempting to censor the internet.

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Consequently, there was an outpouring of condemnation from lawmakers.

One senator, Jacqui Lambie, deleted her X account to protest the publication of the footage, calling for other politicians to do the same and suggesting that Musk should be jailed.

Musk, renowned for targeting individuals who challenge his platform’s content oversight, expanded his attacks on Australia.

Elon Musk Accuses Australian Government of Internet Censorship

He promoted a post suggesting that the country’s gun laws, implemented in 1996, aimed to prevent resistance against a “fascist government,” eliciting a strong response.

Amidst this, Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neill criticized social media companies for exacerbating civil division and unrest.

She singled out Musk, accusing him of fighting for the right to show alleged terrorist content on his platform.

In the church attack, police charged a 16-year-old with a terrorism offense.

While X and Musk claimed compliance with the temporary takedown order, they intended to appeal it.

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However, at a hearing, it was noted that X seemed to have failed to comply fully.

The judge extended the temporary takedown order until May 10, as the legal battle continues.

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