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Australia Initiates Legal Action Against Telegram for Terrorist Content

Australia's internet commissioner accuses Telegram of hosting content related to Christchurch, Buffalo attacks, and ISIS beheadings.

Editorial Desk

July 30, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Canberra, Australia — The Australian government has initiated legal proceedings against the messaging platform Telegram, alleging that it hosts content linked to terrorist activities, including the Christchurch and Buffalo attacks, as well as ISIS beheadings.

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, stated that the platform has failed to adequately remove or restrict access to harmful content. “Some of the content hosted on Telegram includes material related to the Christchurch and Buffalo attacks as well as ISIS beheadings,” Inman Grant said.

The legal action seeks to compel Telegram to enhance its content moderation practices and ensure the removal of terrorist-related material. The eSafety Commissioner’s office has been increasingly vigilant about online platforms’ roles in disseminating harmful content.

This move follows a series of global efforts to hold tech companies accountable for the content hosted on their platforms. Similar actions have been taken against other social media giants in recent years, emphasizing the need for robust content moderation policies.

Telegram has yet to issue an official response to the allegations. The outcome of this legal battle could set a precedent for how other countries approach the regulation of online platforms.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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