ABC-run social network proposed to step in for Facebook and Google in Australia

Tech giants have threatened to limit services in Australia over the news media code, but a new paper suggests a publicly-funded replacement

A publicly-funded social network run by the ABC has been proposed as one possible response if Facebook and Google limit services in Australia when the mandatory news code becomes law this year.

Facebook has warned it will block Australians from sharing news if the landmark plan to make digital platforms pay for news content becomes law.