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• Facebook-backed Australian group to probe social media misinformation complaints

  Digital Industry Group Inc said its new misinformation oversight subcommittee showed the industry was willing to self-regulate against damaging posts.

  Tech

  Oct 11, 2021
  
• Facebook refuses to negotiate licensing deal with Australia publisher

  Facebook's head of news partnerships for Australia, Andrew Hunter said the company was "focused on concluding commercial deals with a range of Australian publishers."

  Tech

  Jun 25, 2021
  
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• Head of Facebook Canada warns news posts could be blocked as last resort

  ``It is never something we would ever want to do unless we really have no choice,'' Kevin Chan told a parliamentary committee hearing Monday.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2021
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• Facebook signs deals to pay 3 Australian news publishers

  Facebook said letters of intent had been signed with independent news organizations Private Media, Schwartz Media and Solstice Media.

  World

  Feb 25, 2021
• Australia passes legislation requiring Facebook, Google to pay for news content

  The legislation's architect said it will take time for the digital giants to strike media deals as the new laws come into effect, though both have already spoken to major outlets.

  Tech

  Feb 25, 2021
• Facebook to restore news pages in Australia after striking deal over content law

  A concession deal has been reached over legislation that would force Facebook and Google to pay for news content, which prompted Facebook last week to block all news pages.

  Tech

  Feb 23, 2021
• Facebook resumes talks with Australia after blocking news content in country

  Facebook's abrupt decision to stop Australians from sharing news on the site also erased several state government and emergency department accounts, causing widespread anger.

  Tech

  Feb 19, 2021
• Letting tech giants like Facebook regulate themselves ‘simply not working,’ says minister

  'These platforms can't regulate themselves. We've tried that,' said Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault.

  Canada

  Sep 6, 2020
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• Facebook threatens to cut off news to Australia after years of spreading ‘misinformation’

  The move is prompting some to argue it showcases why tech giants like Facebook need to be reined in.

  Canada

  Sep 1, 2020