Facebook's warning to block Australian users from sharing news is a threat to Australia’s democracy, according to former CEO of Facebook Australia. 9News
if a proposed news media bargaining code goes ahead is a threat to "all Australians and citizens".
That's according to former CEO of Facebook Australia Stephen Scheeler, who says the social media giant "should pay for content".and Facebook will be required to negotiate with Australian media companies over payment for news content and notify them of algorithm changes under the proposed mandatory code of conduct.The news has not been well received, with Facebook Australia managing director Will Easton issuing an ultimatum yesterday arguing the company been left with little choice.
"These companies don't want, and no company wants to step up and say I am going to pay more tax or incur more costs than I would want to have. Most companies try to avoid that. That is what Facebook is trying to do here."
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