Four of the biggest online platforms will be appearing before a parliamentary inquiry into social media and its role in Australia.
For its second public hearing on Friday, the probe will continue to explore the “influence and impacts of social media on Australian society” by inviting representatives from Meta, Snap Inc, TikTok Australia and Google to give insight into how the changing landscape will work.
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The committee is working to learn how the decision of Meta to abandon deals under the News Media Bargaining Code will impact Australian media.
“Australians are concerned about the impact social media is having across many areas of our community,” Committee Chair Kate Thwaites said on June 20 ahead of the first public hearing.
“The committee will be hearing about how social media companies operate in Australia, the impact that has, and considering what changes we need to see”.
The Committee is expected to table its interim report on or before August 15, with the final report due on or before November 18.
The inquiry starts at 9am on Friday, with representatives from Meta expected to give evidence first.
More to come.