Radio Canada
The Australian government introduced a bill on Monday, April 27, 2026, to require Meta, Google and TikTok to enter into compensation agreements with local media. Otherwise, these platforms could be subject to a tax equivalent to 2.25% of their turnover generated in the country, redistributed to the information sector.
This text aims to correct the limitations of previous legislation that allowed companies to escape obligations by removing news content from their platforms. Canberra now wants to prevent this practice and reinforce the responsibility of digital actors.
The authorities believe that social networks, which have become major sources of information, capture a significant share of advertising revenues at the expense of traditional media. The government thus upholds the principle of fair remuneration for journalism.
Meta and Google, for their part, challenge the measure, calling it an unjustified tax, while stressing the agreements already concluded with certain media. The draft is currently in public consultation prior to its consideration by Parliament.
W.E/ Source: Europe1
