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So big tech now gets to threaten governments and win. Pathetic Australia.
Facebook said Tuesday it will lift a contentious ban on Australian news pages, after the government agreed to amend a world-first law requiring tech giants to pay media companies.
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Facebook said a compromise had been reached on key aspects of the law, which was fiercely opposed by the tech companies.
Facebook to restore Australia news pages after deal on media law
Prime Minister Scott Morrison had angrily accused Facebook of making a decision to "unfriend" Australia.
ewn.co.za