Calls for Australia to ban live streaming of US firing squad execution

Key points

• Greens communications spokesperson Sarah Hanson-Young has asked the eSafety Commissioner and Communications Minister Anika Wells to act so the live stream of a US firing squad execution is not shown or accessible in Australia. The execution of Nidal Malik Hasan is set for December 3.
• Hasan was convicted over a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood military base that killed 13 people.
• Liberal frontbencher Tim Wilson said enforcing a ban could raise freedom of speech concerns, while Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino said the balance is difficult.