Michael Schellenberger

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Score -89
Senator Matt Canavan
@mattjcan
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Australia's eSafety Commissioner's attempts to takedown content globally has already been found to breach Australian laws.

It also understandably angers other countries where free speech is constitutionally protected.
11/18/2025, 9:41:03 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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34d
"Your expansive interpretation and enforcement of Australia’s OSA [Online Safety Act] —including your claim of extraterritorial jurisdiction to censor speech outside of Australia — directly threatens American speech.

"Global content takedown orders are concerning because they
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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34d
The head of the foreign government - Stanford effort to censor social media needs to testify before Congress, says Chairman of Judiciary Committee @Jim_Jordan. Julie Inman Grant, a US citizen, is the head of the Orwellian "Global Online Safety Regulators Network"
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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55d
In 2022, Obama gave a speech at Stanford Cyber Policy Center advocating sweeping censorship of the Internet. Now, Public has discovered the same Center last month hosted a secret meeting with EU, UK, Brazil, & Australia officials to plot global censorship — including of the US.

The statement addresses concerns about international online censorship and its implications for free speech, particularly focusing on the actions of an Australian government official. It critiques the enforcement of Australia's Online Safety Act and its potential overreach into other countries, notably the US.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement raises concerns about potential harm to free speech, aligning with the principle of striving to do no harm. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    By highlighting the issue of censorship, the statement promotes understanding and awareness of free speech implications. [+1]
  3. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement engages in constructive criticism of government actions without resorting to personal attacks. [+1]
  4. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its platform to address a significant public issue, aiming to influence policy and public opinion. [+1]
  5. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds free speech principles by challenging actions perceived as censorship. [+1]