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Mar 16, 2021

Facebook signs deal with News Corp in Australia

Tech platform will pay media conglomerate an undisclosed fee to use its content.

Feb 19, 2021

Australia to press ahead with media bargaining law despite backlash

As Facebook pulls news sites offline, prime minister Scott Morrison is unbowed, telling social media users he "won't be intimidated" by big tech.

Aug 17, 2020

Google: Aussie law will make search and YouTube 'dramatically worse'

In a blog post that paints a dire picture for consumers, the tech giant says the proposed law gives an "unfair advantage" to news media businesses, putting the company's free services "at risk".

Apr 4, 2019

Australia passes social media law with severe penalties for violent content

Bill proposed by prime minister on Saturday introduces fine and jail time as punishment for breaches.

Apr 2, 2019

Tech platforms wary over proposed new Singapore law tackling fake news

Coalition of tech brands says it’s “deeply disappointed” over bill calling for up to S$1 million fines for social networks.

Sep 24, 2018

Singapore watchdog fines Grab & Uber S$13m over merger

Regulator says tie-up severely reduced competition and rebuked the brands for completing the deal before informing it.