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The eSafety commission says it “does not have powers to proactively prevent” the livestreaming of a US military execution, but says it will monitor and enforce existing standards that could obligate online platforms to block it themselves.
The government yesterday said the looming execution of Nidal Hasan should not be shown to Australians, noting that platforms had a “responsibility” not to show it.
While eSafety does not have powers to proactively prevent a livestream from occurring online, online services have responsibilities under Australia’s online safety regulatory framework to protect users from harmful material.
As the regulator responsible for enforcing these obligations eSafety is in regular contact with online platforms and will continue to monitor the situation, considering any action as appropriate.
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