Australia passes law making Facebook, Google pay for news content
The code will be reviewed within one year of its commencement. The passage of the code, developed after extensive analysis from Australia's anti-trust regulator and almost three years of public consultation, may offer encouragement to countries such as Britain and Canada which are planning similar laws.
Feb 25, 2021, 06:40 AM IST
Facebook to restore news pages in Australia after government agrees to amend proposed law
Australia has introduced legislation challenging Facebook and Google's dominance in the news content market. In response to the move, Facebook last week blocked all news content and several state government and emergency department accounts on the social media platform.
Feb 23, 2021, 11:55 AM IST
