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Facebook blocks news sharing in Australia in response to government proposal
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Published on February 18, 2021 - Duration: 02:05s
Facebook blocks news sharing in Australia in response to government proposal
Facebook is banning people and publishers in Australia from sharing and viewing news from local and international outlets.
The announcement is a response to proposed legislation in Australia that would force tech platforms to pay news publishers for content.
Angus Watson reports.
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