Why the world is watching Australia’s tussle with Big Tech


Although the rules would only apply in Australia, regulators elsewhere are looking closely at whether the system works and can be applied in other countries. — Reuters

SYDNEY: Facebook agreed to roll back a ban on news for Australian users after the government made changes to a proposed media law that had sparked the blackout last week.

Here is a look at what the proposed rules are, why companies such as Facebook objected at first, and what it might mean for users:

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