Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has confirmed the federal government will continue to hold discussions with Facebook and is committed to working through its concerns with the media bargaining code. The treasurer today condemned the social media giant’s move to ban all Australian news content on its platform, calling it wrong and heavy-handed. He revealed the government had not been given any notice by Facebook of the move.
Referring to his “constructive” conversations with Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, Mr Frydenberg said, “there are some differing interpretations as to how the code would work”. “We talked through some of those elements and we’re happy to help clarify some of those issues with Facebook,” he said.
JoshFrydenberg I am in UK. Sky news australia was only news I watch. Seemed to be only honest news as It came up on my time line. Loved Alan Jones. It was only news I ever saw that went that far truth talking. Sometimes russian times but not as much as australian sky. Have to wonder.
JoshFrydenberg Only the DUMB would RELY on FACEBOOK as a FACTUAL NEWS SOURCE
JoshFrydenberg Josh ... the real problem you have is the 'Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code) Bill 2021' added no value or changed voter internet experience. Skeptics say its design for your media cronies. Facebook have made it a voter issue.
JoshFrydenberg Not so smug now are you JoshFrydenberg. I hope Google tells you to jam it also.
JoshFrydenberg Facebook must pay and comply with Australian governament. Its others people hardwork which Facebook must pay.
JoshFrydenberg no vaccine, sexual assault cover up, $60BN covid budget snafu, facebook snafu. why do Australians keep rewarding these morons? auspol
JoshFrydenberg Round 1: Facebook 1 LNP/Newscorpse 0
JoshFrydenberg I 100% blame the liberal party, the Murdoch press and channel 9 for this self created disaster, not Facebook who wouldn't let you bully and con them. It's YOUR FAULT IStandWithFacebook
JoshFrydenberg What's wrong, did you just work out that Facebook already benefits your business?
JoshFrydenberg I just love this Facebook block on news.. What in earth did people expect when using a ‘free’ platform to host 'vital' information!! Love it! Morons! auspol