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An Australian Broadcasting Corporation page on Facebook is displayed without posts in Sydney, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021.

Video. Facebook blocks news content in Australia over proposed media law

Updated: 18/02/2021 - 8:12 GMT+1

Australian and global news organisations had their content removed from Facebook pages in Australia over a new law that would make digital platforms pay for content.

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