‘Facebook Was Wrong’: Australian Treasurer Stands Firm Against Tech Giant’s ‘Heavy-Handed’ News Ban

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg handed down the updated economic and fiscal outlook in Canberra, Australia on Dec 17 , 2020.Sam Mooy/Getty Images

Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has warned Facebook that its decision to pull news content from Australian users will damage its reputation in the country.

“Facebook was wrong. Facebook’s actions were unnecessary, they were heavy-handed, and they will damage its reputation here in Australia," Frydenberg told reporters in Canberra.