Our eSafety Fighting Fund

We have recently seen three notable wins against the e-Safety Commissioner in Baumgarten, Elston & X and Kirkham, all of which acted to limit and restrict the powers claimed by the Commissioner and were critical of her understanding of the Online Safety Act.

Despite these victories, she's more confident than ever before, and apparently salivating over the prospect of flexing her newfound muscle once the age verification legislation takes effect on 10 December 2025.

And there's no cavalry on the way when the Shadow Communications Minister says she's 'proud' to have played a role in introducing the age verification laws into parliament, and fully supports its enforcement.

The Free Speech Union of Australia is one of the only things standing between the e-Safety Commissioner and her vision for an Australia that is less free: where only sanitised, pre-approved ideas and information are available to all, including our youngest Australians.

You can do your part in the fight against censorship by joining us as a member from as little as $5 a month (or less with a tax deduction) or by donating to our fighting fund today! We gratefully appreciate all support.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The FSU has been successful in every litigation matter it has been involved in or commenced against the eSafety Commissioner, and has also successfully brought to light inappropriate conduct by the eSafety Commissioner’s office. Your donation will allow the FSU and its staff to continue this important work, including immediate fights around age verification.

Usually yes, if you are in work. While you need to seek financial and tax advice that is tailored to you, generally an FSU membership is tax deductible for most professions in the same way a union or professional organisation would be! This is different to donations, as we do not (yet) have Deductible Gift Recipient Status.

You can sign up to the FSU newsletter and updates (here) and also follow the FSU on LinkedIn, X etc.