Most Aussies felt like Facebook’s actions regarding blocking or sharing news was unjustified

Empowered Surveys recently conducted a survey where the opinions of our panel members greatly helped us in deriving a series of interesting insights. Having spoken to the Aussie population, we found out that

• 56% felt like Facebook’s actions regarding blocking or sharing news was unjustified.
• 40% stated that they intend to spend less time on Facebook in the future after the news ban.
• Close to half Aussies feel as though Facebook is not trustworthy.
• Close to 40% stated that they are more likely to join an alternative social media platform that does not ban Australian news from being shared and viewed.