US government warns Australia to stop censoring free speech
The United States government has warned Australia to halt its crackdown on free speech following the election of a left wing government for a second term.

When the US government defends free speech in Australia… and our own leaders don’t.
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The U.S. State Department has formally criticised the Albanese Government for censoring Billboard Chris — a Canadian dad who speaks out against the chemical and surgical castration of children.
Yes, the United States is now warning Australia that it must respect freedom of speech — in a hint that this issue could affect future trade relations.
Here’s what happened:
Chris Elston, better known as Billboard Chris, posted on X in April 2024 about Teddy Cook, an Australian transgender activist appointed to a World Health Organisation panel.
His post quoted a Daily Mail article and included this simple message: “Children are beautiful just as they are. No drugs or scalpels needed.”
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner responded by issuing a takedown notice — claiming the way he used pronouns was “likely intended to cause serious harm.”
As a result, the post is now geoblocked in Australia — meaning Australians can’t even see it unless they’re using a VPN. Continue reading Free Speech DownUnder: the US government defends free speech in Australia… our own leaders don’t