Australia raises proposed levy on big tech over news content deals
Australia is moving to raise the proposed levy on major digital platforms that do not strike content deals with news organisations, in a fresh step in its media bargaining policy. Under the plan, companies would face a 2.5% charge on digital advertising revenue if they fail to reach agreements with local news services. The government is expected to introduce the legislation to parliament in the coming weeks.The revised proposal increases the levy from 2.25% and narrows the base on which it would be calculated. Instead of applying to total revenue, the charge would now be limited to digital advertising revenue... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 02:30 LONDON
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