Facebook ‘refriends’ Australia after changes to media laws

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    • FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Facebook ‘refriends’ Australia after changes to media laws” – below is their description.

    #Facebook will restore #Australian news pages, ending an unprecedented week-long #blackout after wringing concessions from the government over a proposed law that will require tech giants to pay traditional media companies for their content.

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