Australia's internet regulator has started legal action against Telegram, accusing the messaging platform of failing to address alleged pro-terror material. The case puts a spotlight on how online services respond to extremist content and the obligations they face under Australian rules.
According to the regulator, the concerns include videos linked to the Christchurch and Buffalo terror attacks. Australian authorities say the issue is not only the presence of such material, but whether Telegram took adequate steps to remove or restrict it once identified.
The action was announced by the office of the eSafety Commissioner in Sydney. The move adds to growing pressure on major platforms over content moderation, especially when violent propaganda or attack footage can be shared and amplified across messaging and social media services.
The case also comes after separate charges in Russia involving Durov, placing Telegram under renewed international scrutiny. For Australia, the legal action signals a tougher approach toward platforms that regulators believe are not doing enough to curb harmful extremist content.
