ACCC v Meta Platforms (scam celebrity ads)
court judgment13 June 2024
Respondent
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Facts
ACCC alleges Meta published scam advertisements impersonating Australian public figures despite being notified, and didn't take adequate steps to detect or remove them.
Outcome
Proceedings ongoing — significant precedent question on platform liability for hosted scam content.
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https://accc.gov.au/media-release/accc-launches-federal-court-proceedings-against-metaRules Mate links to the regulator's own publication. We do not republish full decision text. Always verify the latest status against the source before acting.