Facebook to return news to Australia following amendments to News Code
February 23, 2021 3:37
Facebook is set to reintroduce news coverage for Australian users after discussions with the Australian Government. The Morrison Government is set to introduce further amendments to the News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code, in order to address the concerns that Facebook held.
Facebook restricted news on the platform for Australian users last Thursday, and has since been in negotiations with the government about the News Media Bargaining Code.
Facebook said it intends to restore Australian news pages in the coming days.
The statement from Facebook Australia and New Zealand managing director, William Easton, read: “We have consistently supported a framework that would encourage innovation and collaboration between online platforms and publishers. After further discussions, we are satisfied that the Australian Government has agreed to a number of changes and guaran
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Seven announces deal with Facebook hours after the tech giant backflips on news sharing
February 23, 2021 6:33
Seven West Media has announced it has signed a letter of intent to provide news content to Facebook. The announcement comes just hours after Facebook revealed it would allow the sharing of news content on its platform after the Australian government agreed to make amendments to the news media bargaining code.
Stokes labelled the partnership “significant”
Seven West Media Chairman Kerry Stokes said: “The establishment of this new partnership with Facebook is a significant move for our business and reflects the value of our original news content across our successful metropolitan and regional broadcast, digital and print properties.
The social network has won concessions in its fight with the Australian government. But across the world politicians’ frustrations with the company have intensified.