Facebook blocks news in Australia, PM describes the move as 'arrogant' and 'disappointing'
Web traffic to Australian news sites has dropped by about 30 per cent
The Australian government has slammed Facebook for its decision to block the pages of domestic and international news publishers for Australian users and to restrict them from sharing any news content...
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The Coronavirus pandemic makes it more essential than ever that big tech pays its taxes
With essential services and safety nets struggling thanks in part to years of austerity and the more recent pandemic, it's time for big tech to step up and pay its dues, argues Stuart Sumner
