Australia's first Facebook Live leadership debate marred by buffering complaints

It was meant to be a bit of high-tech showmanship for Australia's prime minister, but as it turns out, the Internet cares not for Malcolm Turnbull's electoral ambitions.

On Friday evening, the leaders of Australia's two major political parties went head to head during the country's first online leadership debate on Facebook Live. Unfortunately, buffering prevented a fair number of Australians from enjoying a smooth stream of political zingers.

Hosted by news.com.au, the debate saw Turnbull, leader of the Liberal Party, face off against Bill Shorten, leader of the Labor Party. The debate also had some stiff competition from the Season 4 premiere of Orange is the New Black on Netflix, and the debate's viewership numbers sat around 13,000. Facebook has been contacted for the official figures. Read more...