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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 18: In this photo illustration a message is seen on Facebook mobile, on February 18, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Facebook has banned publishers and users in Australia from posting and sharing news content as the Australian government prepares to pass laws that will require social media companies to pay news publishers for sharing or using content on their platforms. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Australia: No changes to news media law after Facebook fallout

Australia took a hardline stance on Facebook after the company attempted to cancel news and government agencies in that country. On Monday, leaders of Australian Parliament said there will be no changes to the proposed law that makes social media companies pay for news content.