Australia Sues Telegram Over Pro-Terror Content, Seeks A$54.6M Penalty

Australia's eSafety Commissioner filed Federal Court proceedings against Telegram on July 30, 2026, alleging the platform left pro-terror material online for weeks after it was reported — including Christchurch and Buffalo shooting videos, ISIS content, and execution footage. The maximum penalty is A$54.6 million. Telegram rejects the allegations and will contest them in court.