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Australia's controversial media code that targets Google and Facebook is now law
Google and Facebook will now be required to pay Australian news organizations for linking to and sharing their content.
Microsoft says it's confident Bing can be better than Google
Microsoft believes Bing can overtake Google if the search engine falls foul of Australian regulatory change.
Google threatens to block search in Australia if 'pay for news' law is passed
Google says it will have no real choice but to leave the Australian market if the proposed media code goes ahead.
Facebook sued for using VPN to spy on users
The ACCC is suing Facebook for misleading users regarding the data collected by its now shuttered Onavo Protect app.
Epic Games is taking its fight with Apple to Australia
Epic Games has launched legal proceedings against Apple Australia, expanding its dispute from the US.
Australia to spend close to $1bn on cybersecurity push
Australia will spend $926.1m over the next 10 years to boost its cyber defenses.
Australia sues Facebook over Cambridge Analytica data sharing
Penalty could stack up to $529 billion if maximum fines are observed.
Facebook and Google will be forced to pay for news content in Australia
As media companies are hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, a new mandatory code seeks to "level the playing field".
