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Facebook’s decision to block news appearing on its Australian sites has sparked outrage overseas with some branding the tech giant a “schoolyard bully”.

Facebook faced backlash from publishers and politicians on Thursday after blocking news feeds in Australia in a surprise escalation of a dispute with the government over a law to require it to... | February 22, 2021

Julian Knight, chair of the Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Select Committee, says pulling plug on Australia ‘the worst type of corporate…

#DeleteFacebook was trending today as fury at the firms decision to ban news in Australia spread globally, with one US politician saying site is not compatible with democracy.

Trade group chairman says robust regulation is needed to rein in monopolistic tech firms

Facebook has been accused of using bullying tactics after its decision to ban news on its platform in Australia. The tech giant is pulling news content from its platform in Australia, over a new law proposal that compels internet firms to pay news organisations. Julian Knight, chair of the Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Select Committee, said the social network’s reaction is “staggeringly irresponsible” and was a message to the world about any country that tries to limit its power. Speak...

Facebook faced backlash from publishers and politicians on Thursday after blocking news feeds in Australia in a surprise escalation of a dispute with the government over a law to require it to share revenue from news.

The local news media sector has come together to launch an industry digital portal to further promote public notices to communities and enhance…

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