Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is critical of Elon Musk's platform X for challenging the eSafety commissioner's order to remove posts depicting a Western Sydney church stabbing.

X, which complied with the removal order, is disputing its legality and refusing to globally withhold the content, opting to challenge the order in court.

The Australian government accuses Musk of prioritizing ego over public safety and is considering further legal action to enforce content removal, though a ban on the platform has not been discussed.

A temporary injunction has been placed to hide the stabbing-related posts until the court makes a final decision, with X only geoblocking the content.

Prime Minister Albanese and other government officials are emphasizing the duty of social media companies to shield the community from harmful content, and are willing to confront Musk's resistance.

The incident has spurred broader discussions on the need for legislation to address misinformation and potentially regulate the anticompetitive practices of large tech companies.