Fox Corp's Lachlan Murdoch slams Big Tech censorship, COVID lockdowns in speech touting Australian 'identity'

Fox Corporation Executive Chairman and CEO Lachlan Murdoch took aim at Big Tech censorship, COVID lockdowns, and the "media elite" in an impassioned speech defending Australia's freedom and character. 

Speaking at the Institute of Public Affairs in Australia on Wednesday, Murdoch began by noting his role in launching the institute's Centre for The Australian Way of Life last year.

"Back then, Australia was world renowned for brilliantly navigating the COVID pandemic, relatively free of infection, lockdowns, and the envy of the world. Through rigorous quarantines we kept our society open, healthy, and free, while overseas infections skyrocketed and whole cities were shut down … Well, one year later here we are. Our way of life has faced some serious challenges. For a long time, for many of us, it changed," Murdoch said.