Facebook will pay some Australian publishers as it reaches a deal with govt, will restore news links Facebook will pay some Australian publishers as it reaches a deal with govt, will restore news links Facebook on Tuesday announced that it would reinstate news content on its social media platform after the Australian government agreed to amendments to its proposed media bargaining code. advertisement Facebook app on mobile. (Image: Unsplash) HIGHLIGHTS Facebook news will be back in Australia. "We're restoring news on Facebook in Australia in the coming days," Facebook said in a statement on Tuesday. Facebook says that the Australian government has agreed to several changes.