Australia-Facebook Spat Over New Law Continues

The transcript discusses the proposed Australian law requiring Facebook and Google to pay local publishers for news. Despite Facebook's CEO Mark Zuckerberg reaching out to Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, the government is not backing down. The law is significant enough for Facebook to engage directly, even though Australia is a minor market for them. The legislation is still under discussion in the Australian Parliament, with a Senate committee report due soon. Talks with both Facebook and Google are ongoing, but no timeline is set for the law's implementation.

What is the main purpose of the proposed Australian law discussed by Josh Frydenberg?

• To ban Facebook and Google in Australia

• To make Facebook and Google pay local publishers for news

• To increase taxes on social media companies

• To promote Australian news globally

Why is it significant that Mark Zuckerberg reached out to the Australian treasurer?

• It shows the seriousness of the legislation

• The law has already been passed

• Australia is Facebook's largest market

• Zuckerberg often contacts foreign officials

How many Facebook users are there in Australia, according to the transcript?

• 10 million

• 15 million

• 18 or 19 million

• 25 million

What is the current status of the proposed legislation in Australia?

• It has been passed

• It is on hold indefinitely

• It has been rejected

• It is still under discussion

When is the Senate committee expected to report on the legislation?

• 28th of February

• 11th of February

• 1st of February

• 20th of February