Australia’s online watchdog sues Telegram over terror videos left online
Australia's eSafety commissioner has initiated legal action against Telegram for failing to remove extremist content, including terrorist execution videos. The regulator alleges the platform ignored reports and failed to enforce its own safety policies.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing tension between digital platform regulation and the responsibility of tech companies to moderate harmful content.
— 11:24am , first published July 30, 2026 — 9:50am
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Share A A A Australia’s online safety regulator has launched Federal Court action against Telegram, alleging the messaging service left videos of terrorist executions and mass shootings on its platform for weeks after Australians reported them.
eSafety commissioner Julie Inman Grant said the civil proceedings followed a year-long investigation into whether Telegram met its obligations under the Online Safety Act, with breaches carrying penalties of up to $54.6 million per breach.
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