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Big Tech says broad 'ex ante' rules will increase uncertainty in Australia

By Saloni Sinha ( March 26, 2025, 06:24 GMT | Insight) -- Adobe, Amazon Web Services, Atlassian, Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft and Nokia are among the digital giants arguing that the Australian government's proposed “ex ante” digital-platform regulations — specifically, the mooted “broad” obligations — will increase regulatory complexity and uncertainty for tech companies. In its submission to the government on proposed ex ante rules to regulate digital platforms, seen by MLex, the Tech Council of Australia, a top industry body, said it doesn’t support the introduction of broad obligations that apply to all designated services.Digital giants including Adobe, Amazon Web Services, Atlassian, Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft and Nokia say that the Australian government's proposed “ex ante” digital-platform regulations — specifically, the mooted “broad” obligations — will increase regulatory complexity and uncertainty for tech companies....

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