Background:

• Rebel News Network Ltd and Ezra Levant sought interlocutory injunctive relief to preserve data related to the X (formerly Twitter) account of David Lametti, pending a judicial review. They initially sought to have Lametti reactivate the X account, but shifted focus to data preservation after the account was reactivated.

Issues:

1. Jurisdiction of the Federal Court to entertain the application.
2. Whether interlocutory injunctive relief should be granted.

Court’s Analysis and Decision:

• The court found no irreparable harm would occur if the motion was refused, as Lametti had reactivated the X account and offered an undertaking to preserve the data.
• The court did not settle jurisdiction issues but dismissed the motion for injunctive relief due to a lack of clear, non-speculative evidence of irreparable harm.

Outcome:

• The motion for interlocutory injunctive relief was dismissed.
• The parties were given 30 days to agree on costs following the court’s decision.
• No amount specified for costs/award.