The rapid spread of disinformation fomented an already volatile situation and days later authorities, faith groups and the bishop are still trying to calm community tension.
But regulators are finding it much harder to act against social media platforms for the disinformation that spread online after the attacks – especially after the mass stabbing in the eastern suburb of Bondi.
After the church attack, unconfirmed speculation also swirled about the faith of the alleged attacker and his motive.
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with terrorism over the alleged stabbing of the bishop, police said Thursday.
Video Ad Feedback Police: Australia church stabbing was 'terrorist incident' 04:31 - Source: CNNSystem of self-regulationBut stamping out some of the hateful comments that spread online has not been so easy.
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