Australian news organisations have Facebook pages wiped amid publication standoff

While Google struck a deal to pay publishers for content, Facebook wiped content from the pages of news outlets as tensions rise in Australia about the publication of content

People visiting pages of Australian outlets were left facing blank screens, as the social media giant made good on its vow to block publishers if legislation aimed at making Facebook pay for news content became law. File picture.

News organisations in Australia have had their Facebook pages wiped in a retaliatory move by the social media giant against plans to make it pay publishers for hosting news content.

People visiting pages of Australian outlets were left facing blank screens, as the social media giant made good on its vow to block publishers if legislation aimed at making Facebook pay for news content became law.