Why is delete Facebook trending? The controversial Australia news ban explained

18 February 2021, 13:17

People are calling on Facebook users to boycott the social media platform.

Delete Facebook is trending online as people boycott the platform following Facebook’s controversial news ban in Australia.

Today (Feb 18), Facebook blocked all news pages on the service in Australia. Facebook users in Australia are now unable to see or share posts made by local and international news pages on the platform. Facebook have also imposed brand new restrictions which prevent people from outside of Australia from accessing Australian news pages via the website.

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People are now rallying together to ask Facebook users to delete their accounts so that Facebook reconsider their decision.

Why have Facebook banned news pages in Australia?