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Facebook blocks local news in Australia

Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

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Facebook blocks local news in Australia
Observers in the region say Facebook’s news block has the potential to spread misinformation among Pacific communities. PHOTO: KATRINA LINTONBON. 20122109. PHOTO: KATRINA LINTONBON. 20122109

Facebook has blocked the sharing of news content in Australia after its government drafted a law that would force tech giants to pay for content. Now thousands of Australia-based Cook Islanders can no longer see Cook Islands News content on their timelines.

Facebook has blocked the sharing of news content in Australia after its government drafted a law that would force tech giants to pay for content. Now thousands of Australia-based Cook Islanders can no longer see Cook Islands News content on their timelines.


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