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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Graham Readfearn

Australian Conservation Foundation’s X account suspended after apparent ‘report bombing’

Hand holding phone with X displayed on screen
‘Our content is always evidence based and never in breach of any platform’s rules,’ ACF’s director of engagement said after the suspension of its X account. Photograph: Étienne Laurent/EPA

The X account of the Australian Conservation Foundation was suspended for more than 24 hours with the charity saying it believes it is being “report bombed by pro-nuclear groups” seeking to remove negative commentary.

The environment charity’s X account @AusConservation was suspended on Sunday morning, sparking outrage among supporters. The account was reinstated late on Monday, but without the charity’s 32,000 followers.

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