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Vidhya Ck

Meta Executive Labels Australia's News Code 'Unworkable' During Senate Hearing

Earlier this year, Meta – which owns Facebook and Instagram – had announced ending the deal to pay publishers for news content. (Credit: IBTimes AU)

A senior executive at Meta has called the Australian government's legislation under the News Media Bargaining Code "unworkable," while appearing before the senate for an update regarding the company's plan to block news on Facebook and Instagram in the country.

Meta's vice president and global head of safety, Antigone Davis, and regional director of policy, Mia Garlick, answered a range of queries from the MPs on Wednesday.

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