Australia proposes 2.25% levy on tech giants unless news content deals are made

14 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Apr 28

The draft News Bargaining Incentive scheme targets Google, Meta, and TikTok, applying to platforms with over $250m Australian revenue and millions of users, aiming to raise up to $250m annually.
Tech giants criticized the plan, arguing it excludes AI platforms and unfairly targets select companies, while Australian publishers welcomed the move as vital for journalism’s sustainability.
The scheme replaces the previous bargaining code, incentivizing direct deals with publishers and offering significant offsets, but may spark international backlash, particularly from the US government.

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