Facebook will lift its news ban for Australian users and publishers, less than a week after making the shock decision. The ban – made last week in response to a proposed new Media Bargaining law – meant Australian users could no longer view or share local articles, while international Facebook users were also restricted from seeing Australian news. Lifting the ban means local news publications and sites – including news.com.au – will be back on Facebook, with content once again allowed to be shared in coming days. Photo / AP"The government has been advised by Facebook that it intends to restore Australian news pages in the coming days," Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said in a statement. Facebook Australia and New Zealand's managing director William Easton said: "We have consistently supported a framework that would encourage innovation and collaboration between online platforms and publishers," the social media giant said.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 23, 2021 04:31 UTC