Jul 17, 2026 – 5.02pmSocial media platform X has appealed a decision censoring graphic footage of the aftermath of the Bondi terror attack, claiming a decision to refuse the video classification breaches Australia’s protection of free speech.The Elon Musk-owned company formerly known as Twitter filed a Federal Court appeal against a Classification Review Board decision that the video showing dead victims and people “in the process of dying” on the scene of the December 14 shooting was too violent to be shown in Australia.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles