Australia Proposes Levy on Tech Giants to Support Local News
In a significant move to bolster local media, Australia has introduced draft legislation that would require tech giants to compensate local publishers for news content or face a 2.25% levy on their Australian revenue.
Editorial Staff
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Updated 12 days ago
On April 28, 2026, Australia unveiled draft laws aimed at supporting local media outlets by targeting major tech companies such as Meta, Google, and TikTok.
The proposed legislation mandates that these companies pay local publishers for the news content they utilize, or they will incur a levy set at 2.25% of their Australian revenue.
This initiative reflects ongoing efforts to address the challenges faced by local media in the digital age and ensure fair compensation for news content.