Elon Musk & X To Fight Australian Watchdog Over Order To Remove Sydney Stabbings Content

X is fighting the Australian watchdog over an order to remove content about last week's stabbings in Sydney, after graphic images and misinformation spread.
Elon Musk says it goes against free speech, and is vowing to fight the order.
#SydneyStabbing #ElonMusk #AusPol

[@NominalTopic]

Australia has the audacity to dictate to the rest of the world what it can see?

[@mightyhabib1182]

Only our PM and his boyfriends think this.

[@brendawilliams8062]

No one is giving the opinion of the Bishop over the issue. His feelings matter

[@DennisC-zc2yi]

@@brendawilliams8062 the guys' feelings is everything should be forgiven!

[@brendawilliams8062]

@@DennisC-zc2yi I know. But I was referencing the social media and how to tell if it’s his approved views you are seeing

[@GigaKink]

What I am screaming at you in your dms

[@Verifyourage]

Why censor? Was jfk assassination "alleged"

[@shanetaylor2941]

It was broadcasted on U.S TV. And all graphic content was shown an tv later on in the night when kids once was in bed . It’s about protecting our children from graphic content.

[@robynlawrence9428]

How much truth should be exchanged for this poor excuse you've given?​@@shanetaylor2941

[@PlayShorts3]

Finally, a comment section. Australia censorship is wild. All channels have comments turned off.

[@montanaoneill9262]

I know right 😂

[@Ryanlexz]

ikr abc news, the project etc.. Comment are turn off

[@jeffguy9992]

Oh regulate me please you wise people. Tell me what I can watch & what I can say & ultimately what I can do

[@terri6854]

Thankfully you aren't in charge of anything that affects millions of people.

[@benchaffey4809]

Go to North Korea Terri you'd fit right in.

[@mightyhabib1182]

​@@terri6854 I'd rather that dude, than you being in charge. You sound like a halfwit lol

[@YouTuberr285]

@@terri6854sarcasm you donkey

[@SA-de7em]

The footage has been shown repeatedly by all main stream media in Austrlaia so what's the issue!!!!!!!

[@traceyholt8223]

It wasn't just the images and footage but the written content that went with it, encouraging others to riot and violence.

[@terri6854]

No it hasn't. The main media don't show the graphic attacks.

[@arclux]

The issue is that the msm doesn't want to compete with X & Facebook.

[@amandawilliams8839]

censorship is power

[@PlayShorts3]

They blur the whole thing, and X allows full graphic images. Which is how things should be

[@SarsaparillaJANE]

I really don't like Elon but I kinda agree with him on this. It is censorship of news, but then, we don't actually have protected freedom of speech in Australia. As an aside, I'm getting pretty frustrated not being able to comment on a lot of Australian news stories because comments are turned off, or due to post removals and shadow banning. Traditional media tell us what to think, often creating controversy where none exists, and then also moderate and manipulate the public conversation about the topic. It's maddening.

[@zen1647]

They should be held to the same standards as other media organisations. The existing standards are adapted as community values change.

[@MitchellWilmot]

@@zen1647 Who is they?

[@montanaoneill9262]

❤🙌👏

[@zen1647]

​@@MitchellWilmotI was referring to X and Meta.

[@Pleiades-111]

They're protecting themselves against legal assault and harassment. The state wants channels responsible for the content of comments. It's all about chilling any discourse counter to the state-approved narrative.

[@dalcod]

No, Australia is not even in the top 20 countries in terms of paying users - Elon can simply ignore YOU (Australia) even if you threaten him with a total ban. o f the platform.

[@acewickhamyoshi8330]

Yes only 0.2 % of the whole world , Australia with 15 million social media users but only 1 million allowed on twitter~ X,.

[@eaglemaster7]

LOL australia want global cencorship woldwide ? do australia own the X worldwide ?

[@Zactastical]

Censorship will always create less safety in the long run.

[@MitchellWilmot]

Fact. That's because as humans we are inquisitive and will eventually find out information which by that time is distorted and unproportionally aligned to what we want not what is true.

[@joevermeulen6117]

I agree with Elon on this one

[@zen1647]

That's pure single brain cell thinking.

[@darrellcross4538]

Personally we can decide what we want to watch or not, if a person wants to incite others to riot etc then I’m sure the police can find who that individual is a charge them if they have committed a crime. Having the government decide what they consider to be misinformation is very scary. As an example lots of ppl believe Israel is protecting itself in its bombing of Gaza and lots of people believe what they are doing in Gaza is genocide. So if we have government decide which they believe it is defense or genocide then obviously one side gets censorship and we don’t get to decide for ourselves. So I’m with no censorship but if people are advocating committing crimes then prosecute them. Having twice been charged and convicted for “affray” here in Australia I can assure you when the police “want” to charge you they bloody will lol.

[@DennisC-zc2yi]

'They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. ' - Benjamin Franklin

[@zen1647]

Freedom of speech always has to be balanced against other considerations. Anyone who simply claims freedom of speech without addressing competing interests is spewing pure propaganda.

[@DennisC-zc2yi]

@@zen1647 Posting the full video and seeing the actual event unfold is a human right. The government has no right to restrict such information from civilians. Definitely not propaganda ,but exposure of factual events for our own interpretation!

[@KBfin...]

My comment is logical rather than focused on Elon. Of course, the Australian government can ban content within Australian territory, but how can the Australian government request a global ban on the same content? If this logic holds, then Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, and Venezuela could also ask for a global ban. Is this the right approach?

[@verbatim1144]

Congratulations Project for leaving Comments open.. Never trust News Outlets that block "vox populi" (voice of the people). I don't agree with many of your opinions, or the Left biased media in general, however, I celebrate you for at least offering viewers a voice. 👍🏼

[@Stolencamaro]

Why censor what happened?? People have rights to know church isnt safe place those days!

[@sagemagus126]

Why is the media going after Elon for Twitter having real news; but the media themselves literally put those videos up?

[@Pleiades-111]

He doesn't tow the far-left trailer. When he reinstated Donald Trump's account, the left lost it. ABC, SBS, the Project, these are all left to far left.

[@presntnow]

1984 '....and the clocks struck 13!'

[@johnmhaydon]

What content are we talking about? It seems to be images of the attack which I suggest adults can of themselves adjudicate

[@ThatGuy-ze5kk]

the same images were shown on all major news platforms, this is a joke!

[@janineedmunds6728]

Thank goodness for Elon 🙏🙏

[@terri6854]

Goodness has nothing to do with it. Musk doesn't hesitate to remove stuff he personally doesn't like.

[@benchaffey4809]

The kiddy stuff is still on meta and Instagram if that's what you want Terri.

[@Billywoo12]

Big tech and Elon need to be pulled into line, they can moderate (not remove) to meet with community standards but choose not to. They want to present as much horror and gore as they can get their hands on. They also know that hateful disinformation keeps it's users glued for longer...

[@terri6854]

@@benchaffey4809 Careful Ben... you're projecting your inner thoughts.

[@user-uy8iy5nh1j]

Yes lets let the Ecommission be the go to one source of truth. What agreat idea😂

[@KenApo-k9r]

Australia people’s want Alon musk for prime minister of Australia.

[@dmitrimintsenkov7778]

Well hard to control plebes I suppose

[@benchaney77]

Get a grip Australia! Reclaim your freedom!

[@craigwood6561]

At least this news outlet allows comments to be posted, unlike the ABC

[@DianneMead]

Agree it is overreaching. Disagree with other jurisdictions having to abide by other governments. Let's not reverse the situation thank you very much. I'm sure the Australian government won't want to be forced to abide by laws of other countries. Disagree with censoring. We are sovereign, born free human beings, and I did not cede my sovereignty. I do not agree with the Australian government's obstinate stance. It should take responsibility for its own actions and inaction eg the deafening silence at the time of the attack on Israel, the massacre and kidnappings. Perhaps we wouldn't be experiencing such confusion and tumultion in society had the country been led with firm values from the getgo. Its issue with the X platform pales in significance and seems to me, a smoke screen for more sinister intentions.

[@Pleiades-111]

The state is having a tantrum that their usual attempt at intimidating rivals via the law is not working. X is not the only network effectively ignoring the letters. Apple also, and Meta. The FOIs are hilarious.

[@multioptioned]

Australia already has no bill of rights and... "The Australian Constitution does not explicitly protect freedom of expression. However, the High Court has held that an implied freedom of political communication exists as an indispensable part of the system of representative and responsible government created by the Constitution. It operates as a freedom from government restraint, rather than a right conferred directly on individuals."

[@amandawilliams8839]

Government stating "that if the censorship governing body have not got the sufficient powers" both willing to make steps to change that (WTH?) What about the "Australian Police Force" has IBAC which has not got sufficient powers to protect the Australian General Public safe from our own police (let alone when the victims of police take them to civil court, australian tax payers for the bill for the criminals with badges). Maybe have a look at ourselves before pot/kettle...

[@TashaCherry-j4n]

Australia can't tell American based or any other nation how to run their companies.

[@selekolela8805]

the obssesion with stifeling free speach is pathetically overwhelming.

[@multioptioned]

The same Australian government and Prime Minister who want Social Media platforms pay to use Australian news stories? And take down any derogatory memes of the Prime Minister? 😂

[@montanaoneill9262]

'China does a good job'! Im sure that was a joke hopefully because i can tell you, that is something im very worried about where Australia and Western countries are going down because its very controlling. I mean its already here to be honest

[@Zappa943]

We all remember how Australia was during the pandemic..

[@earlr9381]

WHO plays God to DEFINE what "constitutes freedom of speech" and what does NOT ? Because the WORLD is a BIG place and can one Nation DEFINE what CONTENT can be made available on the INTERNET (outside the Geo-boundaries of that Nation) ? And, what happens if another Nation's Government rules it CAN be shown in their Nation. Wouldn't that violate THEIR choice of Freedom ?

[@Faaz-j4j]

What Australia think of themselves!!!

[@GigaKink]

CLIVE PALMER - Australia's REAL Narcissistic Billionaire Both men = I pick ELON and his giant squishy soppy heart no one knows about

[@FreddyJong-co6cb]

Dont censor the truth😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@dalesmith4985]

The world is not all sunshine and rainbows, It's a mean and nasty place

[@Noddy2750]

​@@dalesmith4985and we have the Right To Know what is going on And the governments of the World are trying to Stop that

[@Jmbh85]

Where did people get their news from before social media. ?? This is just a few more dollars for Elon $$

[@bencordell1965]

We have already seen it cant unsee it

[@ReginaHickman-mw7cw]

They cant by removing its harmful to crree speech

[@Colleen222]

Australia trying to be Australia without indigenous peoples! Always was- Always will be Aboriginal Land!

[@michaelblundell9145]

Yes I agree, listening learning and getting to know Australian aborignal culture is why I voted YES in the voice referendum. It is disapointing that many Australians follow an ignorant attitude further ingrained and re-enforced by racist propaganda.

[@arclux]

No one cares bro

[@michaelblundell9145]

I care man

[@brettr5547]

It's all social media's fault Religion all clear

[@jamesof07]

We have movies that have censorship on adult and violent movies on censorship categories. So why can't governments have video media on adult only categories.? This is not freedom of speech, but the already established rules that were agreed on many years ago. So how can large media companies have the last say. This is not free speech, but an already established set of rules. So they say its hard to do this, but with AI software, this shouldnt be that difficult. Millions are made by these media groups, but they will not take responsibility for media indiscretions.

[@benchaffey4809]

We have content categorisation not censorship.

[@jamesof07]

You are right about that. A child has to be accompanied by an adult to enter a cinema with adult only content. Not censored but categorised Adult only with rules that may not be applied to online media without lots of thought.

[@traceyholt8223]

There are laws about what TV can show during certain times and ratings for programs etc. Why can't there be rules and laws about social media. Also incitements to riot and violence should be governed by legal bodies as being illegal.

[@JacobElliott-r4n]

Last time a ministry of truth was set up was in nazi Germany / communist china! It’s fascism! Government should not dictate what we see or say.

[@concilium1]

Take your dystopian reasoning and get bent.

[@Billywoo12]

This is unedited, highly graphic, horrible images when they could have been redacted or blurred - they serve no useful purpose. We have standards and can tell the story without the gore. X know what they are doing and it has become a cesspool of hatred and falsehoods.

[@island97]

You obviously don't use X. False post get community noted with a correction/ more information. Biden , the FBI and Presidents have been community noted.

[@michaelblundell9145]

Nebulous x forms of unrepresentable & nebulous forms of non-rep) power are (NOT) good wholesome forms of power...

[@benchaffey4809]

Only a commie would think power could be wholesome rather than corrupting.

[@benchaffey4809]

Dummy.

[@benchaffey4809]

Dummy! Wholesome power?

[@benchaffey4809]

Why not just rewrite this jumbled idiocy. Awaiting your censorship.

[@michaelblundell9145]

The way the simulation farms my mana by artifically adding the negative polarity is harshly applied here in Australia. I'm not moving to China or North Korea where the "farming energy from humans as batteries policy" is more ruthlessly applied. Thank you

[@michaelblundell9145]

We don't need unelected corporate POWER holding a dominance over our democratically elected governments. I believe in Freedom of speech and I support Elon's example of an anti- censorship stance fundamentally important in our democracy. Our digital rights need to be protected by our government and passing legislation to protect our consumer rights against unreprentable undemocratic forms of POWER like X corporation. X an unelected power corporation. Lets take power back from x corp...

[@benchaffey4809]

You should move to China but I think you'd like North Korea even more.

[@OU-qe5pp]

😂now wipe that dribble off your chin 😂

[@concilium1]

You sound like you want a Ministry of Truth to control what the world sees and hears. Take that authoritarian impulse and shove it.

[@michaelblundell9145]

No Dude, I'm strongly against censorship and the Australia Labour Party have a track record of nanny state policies and their pathetic attempts to censorship the internet are remembered by us all. I'm USING this debate as a platform to say that I dont wanna corporate power holding more power than democratic governments. Dystopian futures with mega CORPS running our world. We've all played CYBERPUNK 2077 and Shadowrun. And I'm saying protecting consumer right is something the Australian Labour party has an excellent track record on protecting Australian consumers from unfair buisness practices. The Australian labour party are a bad good government.

[@michaelblundell9145]

and hey EVERYONE remember the former Labour party communications minister Stephen Conroy. Censoring a South Park videogame. Talk about spupid really spudid policy

[@panyo2511]

Musk is roughly at the level of a primitive animal that throws (eats) its young out of the nest when it has better young. Presumably it was precisely this caring that made him what he wants to be.

[@benchaffey4809]

Bet your copy of one dimensional man is soggy with tears,

[@K-bq3lv]

His stance is just selfish and showing violence as a draw card says a lot about him. What next? Red Room videos from the Dark Net that will be posted and not taken down? He should respect Australian laws. If he doesn't, then his other products should be subject to bans or heavy duties or crippling penalties, making them unviable in this country.

[@MitchellWilmot]

You are the type of person Australia does not need. Real Aussies love this country but also know that we are part of a bigger world and desire truth and open information flows. Real Aussies know that our governments are no longer trust worthy and that censorship has stolen our freedoms. Australia is the most successful penal colony in history because we have always and will forever love and respect freedom.

[@shanetaylor2941]

I did like Elon Musk but now I don’t. Let’s Not make him welcome to Australia. He is trying to destroy our way of life in Australia!

[@rodster811]

😂😂😂😂😂😂..... oh you're serious

[@concilium1]

Your dystopian authoritarianism isn’t welcome.

[@Jk21053]

Even the bishop who got stabbed want the footage to stay online.

[@LukeLê-x4g]

They care for the kids content on X but allow them to see whatever on tiktok 😅 What the freaking old school double standard