There were two key players in the Facebook talks – local head of news partnerships Andy Hunter and New York-based Ross Giesel, who is part of the “deal” team. Local managing director William Easton has also made an appearance on one or two calls. Behind the scenes were president of global partnerships Marne Levine and head of global news partnerships Campbell Brown., and his director of subscriptions and growth, David Eisman, led the talks and reported through to Costello.
To allay Facebook’s concerns, Frydenberg prepared an amendment to make it clear that an internet company’s willingness to reach commercial agreements would be taken into account in any government decision to “designate” a platform and apply tougher regulation.
Should never negotiate with Facebook. They allow hateful rhetoric and undermine the freedom of the press. Without freedom of the press we are doomed in our society.
Because the government caved?
I don't believe the sentence 'The government did not have to make concessions.' is true. They changed the legislation to suit Facebook, i.e. they made a concession. auspol
IMHO it’s sensible Facebook JoshFrydenberg
Because it was to Facebooks advantage Frydenberg has to stop representing Murdoch and start working for the public
In the the government accepted facebooks request.