In a decisive win for Elon Musk, an Australian court has ruled in favor of the billionaire’s crusade for free speech, rejecting calls to extend a temporary block on controversial footage shared on his social media platform, X. The footage in question captures a grim incident: a stabbing at a church in a Sydney suburb on April 15.

This legal victory, reported by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, marks a significant moment in Musk’s ongoing global defense of what he calls “free speech absolutism.” Despite X implementing a geoblock to restrict the video’s visibility within Australia shortly after the incident, the eSafety Commissioner pushed for a worldwide block, setting the stage for this high-profile legal confrontation.

Musk, who has never shied away from legal skirmishes, responded to a comment on X about the case, stating, “Not trying to win anything. I just don’t think we should be suppressing Australians’ rights to free speech.” This comment underscores his stance against what he perceives as excessive censorship.

The battle is far from over, however, with a final hearing scheduled to resolve the issue definitively in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, Musk continues to spar with Australian officials. Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek notably branded him an “egotistical billionaire,” reflecting the contentious nature of his interactions with government authorities.

Musk’s fight over content moderation isn’t confined to Australia. He’s also entangled in legal disputes in Brazil, where he’s challenging a supreme court judge’s order to block user accounts, and in Ireland, where he plans to fund challenges against new hate speech legislation.

As this international saga unfolds, X’s press office maintains a cryptic silence, offering only an automated response to inquiries: “Busy now, please check back later.” Similarly, attempts to reach the eSafety Commissioner for comment went unanswered, adding another layer of intrigue to this unfolding story of global proportions.