Facebook signs deals to pay 3 Australian news publishers.
Facebook said letters of intent had been signed with independent news organizations Private Media, Schwartz Media and Solstice Media.
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Australia passes legislation requiring Facebook, Google to pay for news content.
The legislation's architect said it will take time for the digital giants to strike media deals as the new laws come into effect, though both have already spoken to major outlets.
Facebook to restore news pages in Australia after striking deal over content law.
A concession deal has been reached over legislation that would force Facebook and Google to pay for news content, which prompted Facebook last week to block all news pages.
Facebook resumes talks with Australia after blocking news content in country.
Facebook's abrupt decision to stop Australians from sharing news on the site also erased several state government and emergency department accounts, causing widespread anger.