Australia NewsSocial Media Banned From Terror BroadcastsSavePrintThis photo illustration taken on March 22, 2018, shows apps for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other social networks on a smartphone. Chandan Khanna/AFP/Getty ImagesAAP4/4/2019|Updated: 4/4/2019Social media executives whose websites broadcast horrific terror attacks could face jail or billions of dollars in fines under new laws.The Morrison government rushed the laws through parliament after the Christchurch terror attack was broadcast live by the shooter on Facebook.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentAAPAuthorAustralian Associated Press is an Australian news agency.Author’s Selected ArticlesRisk of Bird Flu Downplayed Despite Seal DeathsOct 25, 2025Social Media Ban to Help Target Teen Bullying RatesOct 19, 2025‘We Want Him to Stay’: Joyce Urged to Stick With NatsOct 18, 2025Worker Who Trained Chatbot Then Lost Job to It Confronts Bank BossesOct 15, 2025Related TopicsFacebooksocial mediaChristchurch