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Meta content and advertising scrutiny in Australia

Overview

Meta is facing scrutiny in Australia regarding its content moderation and advertising oversight. An investigation by ABC News revealed that the company’s invitation-only Facebook Content Monetization program has paid revenue to controversial creators, including far-right agitators, white nationalists, and individuals associated with vaccine misinformation.

Separately, Meta is under pressure as Facebook and Instagram advertisements have been found promoting illegal online casinos and unregulated gambling simulators to millions of users. These advertisements often link to offshore operators or use fake apps to spoof established brands. While the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has identified these issues, legal loopholes currently limit the regulator’s ability to enforce the removal of such content.

Entities

Meta · Meta Platforms · Facebook · Australian Communications and Media Authority · Hugo Lennon

Timeline

about 5 hours ago

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Sources

ca.sports.yahoo.com · crooksandliars.com · ekoturk.com · newscentral.africa · nigerianewspapers.com.ng · nypost.com · offthepress.com · petel.bg · real.gr · rmf24.pl · sofx.com