Tag: contempt charges
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US Congress Threatens eSafety Commissioner Contempt Over Testimony on Online Safety Laws
Overview: A High-Stakes Push for Testimony The US Congress is pressing Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, to testify within the next fortnight about online safety laws and the cross-border implications of digital regulation. Congressional leaders have warned that failure to appear could lead to contempt charges, a serious formal rebuke that underscores tensions over…
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US Congress Moves to Hold Australia’s eSafety Chief in Contempt Over Testimony on Online Safety
Background: Cross-Border Online Safety in Focus Lawmakers in the United States have signaled a strong stance regarding cross-border online safety rules, targeting Australia’s eSafety commissioner, Julie Inman Grant. The dispute centers on the need for international cooperation and transparency as digital platforms operate beyond national borders. The tension has intensified as U.S. lawmakers demand formal…