• @Cypher
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    238 months ago

    Australia has implied freedom of speech only, and only with respect to political and economic communication AFAIK.

    https://www.vgso.vic.gov.au/implied-constitutional-freedom-political-communication

    Like many countries Australia has ruled against hate speech in the past and such speech is not protected.

    For example the racial hatred act limits speech: https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/racial-hatred-act-what-racial-hatred-act

    There are also laws governing content on social media platforms, including both older media standards and newer laws designed to regulate companies such as X or Facebook.

    https://www.esafety.gov.au/newsroom/whats-on/online-safety-act

    There are other relevant laws to consider as well but while I am a cyber security expert and not a lawyer I don’t expect Musk to have a good time in Australian courts.

    • Beefy-Tootz
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      8 months ago

      If I’m understanding the esafety act correctly, the Australian government has the authority to fine and issue injunctions, which I’m going to assume could lead up to a ban in the country. Seems like a pretty straightforward L for Musk

      • @Cypher
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        68 months ago

        Injunctions yes, injections no, Australia banned capital punishment in all jurisdictions since 1985.

        • Beefy-Tootz
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          48 months ago

          Well, it was a hopeful typo I guess lol. Thanks for the information!