Google's decision to ignore repeated requests to take down racist videos targeting the former New South Wales deputy premier demonstrates the tech giant's attitude towards defamation laws, one legal expert says.
FriendlyJordies uploaded two videos as part of what Justice Steven Rares called a "racist campaign" against Mr Barilaro. One was titled 'bruz', the other 'Secret Dictatorship'.
Outside court yesterday, an emotional Barilaro said he felt vindicated and was glad the journey was over. Direct hate speech is against Google's own terms of use and this was a key reason why Justice Rares was so scathing of the corporate giant.
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