Australia Sues Telegram Over Unremoved Terrorism Linked Material

TLDR

• Australia sues Telegram over alleged failures to remove terrorism-linked material.
• Telegram faces penalties of up to AU$54.6 million under Australia’s safety law.
• Reported execution and mass shooting videos allegedly stayed online for weeks.
• The case tests how Australia applies safety duties to major messaging platforms.
• Telegram rejects the claims and says it blocked thousands of extremist groups.

Australia has sued Telegram over claims that it failed to remove terrorism-linked material after receiving user reports. The eSafety Commissioner filed civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court after a year-long investigation. Telegram could face penalties reaching AU$54.6 million if the court confirms the alleged breaches.

Australia Regulator Details Telegram Safety Failures

Australia alleges Telegram left reported execution videos and other unlawful material online for up to three weeks. The regulator says users reported the content between July and October 2025. However, Telegram allegedly failed to remove the material promptly or suspend the accounts distributing it.

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