Australian PM slams 'arrogant billionaire' Elon Musk amid censorship row • FRANCE 24 English

A war of words is escalating between the Australian government and the owner of X, with PM Anthony Albanese calling Elon Musk an "arrogant billionaire who thinks he's above the law" in response to Musk's social media comments accusing the Australian government of censorship. The spat stems from X's reluctance to comply with an order from the country's internet regulator to take down footage of last week's alleged terrorist attack in Sydney at a church. We take a closer look.
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[@user-jn3ly1hl4w]

I have respect for Musk.Sorry to say the Australian prime minister is ignorant and arrogant. A violent act was committed by a boy belonging to one religious community. Why should this violent act be covered up under a carpet? This violent act exposes the govt of it's foreign policies regarding immigrants.

[@subject_7]

Australia does not have global jurisdiction. That is overreach.

[@fickle1207]

What does it have to do with safety? lots of much more unsafe materials online seem accessible. Never heard the Australian government complaining.

[@BC-mj7gj]

They couldn’t even do the same for Julian Assagne

[@lachland944]

As an Australian I find it stupid, the government is only doing this becuase Elon is more conservative leaning, it has nothing to do with safety, it’s about limiting free speech

[@nickclarkuk]

Remove world wide access to the content ? Errr , no !

[@hourbee5535]

I am not an Elon fan, but on this matter he is fully correct and Mr. Albanese is the type to want to control the minds of his people.

[@theonlycaulfield]

I'm also often skeptical of Musk, but the Australian request to censor global content is ridiculous.

[@BC-mj7gj]

If politicians are after someone, means they are doing something good

[@daledonaldson7390]

Just because the Aussies have tender ears doesn't mean the rest of us are too fragile for freedom of speech.

[@lachland944]

It’s not about aussies being weak it’s the government, they want to bring in a misinformation/disinformation law to make these scenarios worse

[@canuck21]

If Australia can dictate what the rest of the world can see, well why China shouldn't have that right too? Australian politicians have lost their mind.

[@avus-kw2f213]

Anthony Albanese only got A third of the vote

[@norbutvstheworld]

Living in Australia, we mostly think that our PM is completely out of touch with what Ozzies want.. Australia has become a massive nanny state/ banana republic..

[@canuck21]

Your PM is not out of touch. He knows Australians don't want it, but these politicians don't care. Western democracies is a sham.

[@Jeanne90275]

Albanese has set his eSafety commissioner (and himself) up as judge and jury as to what's available on the web, not just in Australia, but worldwide. Seriously, Dude, you're overreaching.

[@brutechurchill9394]

WEF commanding Australian Government to enforce latest Davos meeting instructions.

[@hkr321hkr]

We are free

[@albertoftasmania]

I'm not particularly for our Prime Minister attempting to pull the wool over our eyes or over the eyes of anyone around the world. We ought to have these politicians removed, in my personal opinion.

[@PeteTellsItHoweItIs]

We call him Albasleezy for a reason

[@yeezywesty3651]

Albanese doesn't realise the irony.

[@user-mx5po1ng4m]

Albo you are arrogant leave Elon alone , stop trying to hide the truth , it's ALBO that is not above the law?? Look at Alice Springs bro protect the TRUE AUSSIES AND WAKE UP

[@ChloeSwarprick-qn1rh]

Elon says Australia can ask someone else to launch their sattelites. Can't get parts for your Tesla. I wonder why?

[@eespn4764]

No democracy in Australia 😢😢

[@importantname]

tiny country with population smaller than some cities does not have the wealth or influence to control media laws in its own country, let alone the world.

[@joelhungerford8388]

Australia is one of the wealthiest in the world and regarding trade and commodities one of the most powerful globally, one of the few who is powerful enough in that regard to hurt China in trade wars... so yeh dunno what u have been smoking

[@canuck21]

@@joelhungerford8388 Australia is a joke.

[@matmo4665]

You've accused us of what we are guilty of, how dare you..

[@raduf.3873]

That muppet of an MP gives me Xi Jinping vibes he is also actively banning memes criticizing him... i think he's out of touch

[@angelofernando2727]

does elon mask allow press freedom to staff working in his companies

[@curtisduvall380]

Yes, but like any company. You are liable for the damage you cause. If the damage warrants it, your job may be on the line.

[@ChristopherLoupe-hh6bj]

That’s not even remotely relevant. There are many things I would never allow my children to say in my home, but I would vote for and even fight for their right to say them in society. This is a horseshit analogy.

[@Glory-to-God.]

We Aussies must remain loyal and obedient to America

[@bobbobbington3615]

Lol, Albanese tried to ban memes of himself!!!

[@lornemartin1946]

Elon musk 👏👏👏👏free speech advocate

[@LinkedAnimations]

Elon musk has banned 29+ accounts he doesn't agree with.

[@hiufgterde]

So now they only give it more attention. Great move.

[@angelofernando2727]

Unlimited freedom in USA is the main cause ofvproblems. They are out of tiuch.

[@MrDapotpie]

If you think freedom is the “problem” then you will soon find yourself under the boot heel of a tyrant. Please go and learn some history before you make such ignorant comments. EVERY time you give your freedoms away to a government body it ends in tyranny and deception. Every. Single. Time.

[@fishheadbreakroom]

brazil says censor, nope. australia says censor, nope. Go Elon

[@LinkedAnimations]

Elon musk has banned 29+ accounts he doesn't agree with.

[@PeteTellsItHoweItIs]

The videos are all over KZbin too Musk isn't responsible for this

[@tomino5201]

You all should me moving to TOR and Linux.This place is not safe for anyone we all should move to deep web where it is safer.

[@Pepe-queen]

Poor Australia melting down because they won’t take down a video that they don’t like even though it’s being played on Instagram, Facebook TikTok, KZbin. Yet, Australia, having a meltdown that poor p.m. Elon Musk rules.

[@nicholaswoof88]

Tell the Australian government to handle the recent stabbing cases. And the world should know how weak and powerless the Australian government handle these issues

[@ddt6003]

so it's fine if he removed and censored content that critique him on twitter😂but not ok if others tell him to do so😂😂😂

[@eespn4764]

Left radical communists govt in china pocket😢😢 in Australia 😢

[@kendalson7100]

Awesome job Elon!!! Don't let some elected clown push you around.

[@LinkedAnimations]

Elon musk has banned 29+ accounts he doesn't agree with.

[@Happy-uy5wc]

Elon Musk = Donald Trump 😒

[@boxingsense3459]

And that's a great thing for the world.

[@Happy-uy5wc]

@@boxingsense3459 Regarding, Elon Musk being alot like Trump... at least their lawyers will make lots of money while they go broke.

[@starlightspiritmedium]

Who cares boycott online presence its all to make rich richer

[@patlecat]

Well said Mr. Albanese.

[@canuck21]

You must like being a slave.