Tag: CANBERRA
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Australia’s Government Proposes Charges for Tech Firms Over News Content
Australia’s government plans to implement regulations requiring major tech firms to compensate local media for news content on their platforms. The initiative targets companies like Meta and Google, imposing charges for non-compliance, while fostering voluntary agreements for compensation. This moves follows previous legislation aiming to secure fair remuneration for local news publishers and reflects Australia’s…
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Australia Implements New Rules for Tech Companies to Compensate News Outlets
The Australian government has unveiled new regulations obligating large tech companies to pay media outlets for news content hosted on their platforms, with significant fines imposed for non-compliance. Meta has criticized the initiative, asserting that users do not primarily access the platform for news. This regulatory framework continues Australia’s trend of increasing scrutiny over tech…