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Australian news sites reappear on Facebook after Government agrees to amend media bargaining laws
Australian news is back on Facebook after the social media giant agreed to reverse a block on Australian content.
Key points:
- Facebook agreed to reverse the ban on Tuesday
- The Australian government agreed to amend its media bargaining laws
- The social network says it retains the right to ban Australian news content again
Facebook pages for news outlets including the ABC, Herald Sun, Seven Network and Sydney Morning Herald were restored in the early hours of Friday morning.
The move came a week after Facebook stopped Australian users from sharing or posting news links last Thursday.
Facebook said it was responding to the federal government’s proposed media bargaining laws.
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