Australia passes news bargaining code that requires Facebook, Google, and other digital platforms pay local media outlets and publishers for their content
The Morrison Government's world-leading news media bargaining code has just passed the Parliament. This is a significant milestone. This legislation will help level the playing field & see Australian news media businesses paid for generating original content. @PaulFletcherMP http…
This new law is a big step forward. It helps ensure publishers and journalists get paid a fairer share for their work. Australia has shown what's possible and other democracies around the world can build on their ideas. https://www.bbc.com/...
Australia passes law to make Google and Facebook pay for news content on their platforms. The law incentivises tech giants and news organisations to negotiate payment deals between themselves. If such talks fail, independent arbitrations will decide https://www.bbc.com/...
Australia passes law to make Google and Facebook pay for news. 'This isn't just about power - it's essentially about precedent. If Australia's move works, you can be sure that other countries will want to start their own negotiations.' https://www.bbc.co.uk/...