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WorldPublished: 30 July 2026 at 07:49

Australian Internet Regulator Sues Telegram Over Insufficient Fight Against Terrorism

Australia's internet regulator has taken legal action against Telegram, accusing the platform of inadequately combating the spread of terrorist-supporting content.

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Australia's internet regulator filed a lawsuit today against the popular messaging platform Telegram, alleging that the platform has not done enough to prevent the dissemination of content that supports terrorism. This marks the first such legal action against Telegram in Australia, and the case is expected to proceed in court soon. Despite Telegram's encryption policies, the regulator insists that stricter measures are needed to curb extremist material. Telegram has not yet issued an official response to the lawsuit.

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