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Australia to update media-bargaining code by using levies to incentivize platforms

( November 13, 2025, 01:50 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Digital platforms with over A$250 million ($163 million) in Australian revenue will be required to pay a levy unless they enter or renew agreements with Australian media companies, a consultation document released by the government says. Australia's Treasury Department published a consultation paper on News Bargaining Incentive on Thursday seeking feedback on proposals aimed at incentivizing platforms including Google and Meta Platforms to engage with media companies to compensate them for the use of their material. The document seeks feedback on thresholds, rates and mechanisms. The consultation paper follows the government’s December 2024 announcement on plans to overhaul its 2021 News Media Bargaining Code.The consultation paper is attached; transcript of Daniel Mulino press conference is below, followed by the press release. ...

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