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 was the main issue discussed between Zuckerberg and the Australian treasurer?

What does the proposed law in Australia require from Facebook and Google?

What was the response of the Australian treasurer regarding Zuckerberg's influence?

What is the significance of the number of Facebook users in Australia in relation to the proposed law?

What is the current status of the legislation being discussed in the Australian Parliament?