Australia initiates legal action against Telegram over alleged failure to remove ‘pro-terror’ content

Australia's eSafety Commissioner has reportedly launched legal proceedings against Telegram, citing the platform's alleged failure to remove content depicting mass shootings.

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Published Thursday 30 July 2026 at 3:01 am AEST 2 min read

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