The eSafety Commissioner has threatened social media site X with hefty fines if the company continues fighting an order to take down graphic material, while experts say regulators have further options they can use.
The Federal Court on Monday granted an interim injunction that has compelled the social media giant to hide content of a recent stabbing attack in Sydney, echoing an edict issued by the commissioner a week earlier.
A spokesperson from the online safety watchdog says the commission is expecting another hearing in the coming days that will decide whether to extend the injunction past its Wednesday 5pm deadline, followed by a final hearing where eSafety will seek a permanent injunction and civil penalties against X.
