Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has stated Fb’s transfer to ban Aussie information was “improper”.
“In respect to Fb’s actions right this moment, Fb was improper. Fb’s actions had been pointless, they had been heavy-handed, and they’re going to injury its status right here in Australia,” Mr Frydenberg stated.
“Their resolution to dam Australians’ entry to authorities websites – be they about help by way of the pandemic, psychological well being, emergency providers, the Bureau of Meteorology – had been fully unrelated to the media code which is but to cross by way of the Senate.”
He stated the Morrison authorities stays “completely dedicated” to legislating the proposed media bargaining code.