Musk Takes Aim at Australia ‘Suppressing Rights’ Amid Social Media Probe

Musk Takes Aim at Australia ‘Suppressing Rights’ Amid Social Media Probe

X Corporation owner Elon Musk has taken aim at Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese amid a parliamentary probe into social media harm.

In response to news that the Australian government is planning to investigate social media companies, Mr. Musk said “I doubt that the people of Australia agree with suppressing their rights.”
 

I doubt that the people of Australia agree with suppressing their rights https://t.co/FXh0crGGYH

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 10, 2024

This comes after the Albanese government announced  it would establish a parliamentary committee looking into the influence and impacts of social media on Australian society.

The tech billionaire is currently in a legal battle with the Australian government over a request to remove footage of a stabbing attack on a Christian bishop globally.

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