Facebook and Australia were locked in a stand-off over proposed legislation that challenged Facebook and Google’s dominance in the news content market. Photo: AAP Image
Opinion
Opinion
Facebook’s dispute with Australia highlights the danger of news deserts
- Facebook’s reaction to new legislation indicates it is focused entirely on turning in huge profits, regardless of the cost to society
- Limiting access to journalism only serves to cover up the truth and provide a cover for disinformation
Facebook and Australia were locked in a stand-off over proposed legislation that challenged Facebook and Google’s dominance in the news content market. Photo: AAP Image
