Julie Inman-Grant, Commissioner of Australia's eSafety, said in a statement that after weighing "multiple considerations," she decided discontinuing the proceedings would "likely achieve the most positive outcome for the online safety of all Australians, especially children."
Musk also posted via X shortly after the announcement, saying: "Freedom of speech is worth fighting for." The dispute was widely seen as a test case for the Australian government's ability to enforce its online safety standards on the social media giants.in a statement that after weighing "multiple considerations," she decided that discontinuing the proceedings would "likely achieve the most positive outcome for the online safety of all Australians, especially children."