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Facebook takes action ahead of federal election

Facebook ban on federal election advertising

Illustration - an old woman is using facebook on her iPhone. Photo: Frank May. Source: AAP

Facebook will ban foreign political advertising and introduce fact checking during the federal election. The social media giant has come under fire for not doing enough to limit foreign interference, especially in US and European elections in recent years.


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By Jessica Rowe

Presented by Annalyn Violata

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Facebook will ban foreign political advertising and introduce fact checking during the federal election. The social media giant has come under fire for not doing enough to limit foreign interference, especially in US and European elections in recent years.



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