Down Under it’s ‘no’ to news online if Facebook won’t pay
Australia is putting its foot down, in a move meant to ensure that established, trusted news media do not lose their position as sources for unbiased views. But the social media platform is fighting back
25 February 2021 - 05:00
In the digital age, the internet has become so saturated with news that many readers scarcely think about buying a newspaper.
To counter that, and to support news organisations, the Australian government introduced the News Media & Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code Bill on February 15. It is intended to require social media giants to pay for editorial content posted on their platforms...
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