“One can express political opinions without resorting to calls for murder,” stated Tsavdaridis.

Keating’s lawyer contended that since his client had only six followers on X, there was no proof that anyone had seen or been offended by the posts.

However, Tsavdaridis pointed out that Keating’s account was public, meaning anyone browsing the platform could potentially come across the posts.

“Any progress we have painstakingly achieved as a multicultural society over the years can quickly be undone,” he warned.

“The law has always clearly defined the line between vigorous debate and inciting violence.”

As a result, Keating was sentenced to a two-year community corrections order and mandated to undergo continuous mental health treatment.

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