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Facebook To Lift Ban On Sharing Australian News Sites

The site previously blocked users from sharing Australian news after new legislation.

Facebook To Lift Ban On Sharing Australian News Sites
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Facebook said it will lift its ban on Australian news sites after reaching a deal with the government. 

Facebook blocked users from sharing national media outlets in response to new legislation. 

Lawmakers are now requiring Facebook and Google to pay for the Australian journalism they feature.