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Australia Forces Tech Platforms to Media Bargaining Table

The BGA Australia Team, led by Managing Director Michael “Mick” McNeill, wrote an update to clients on Australia’s News Media Bargaining Initiative. Context The Australian government has announced the News Bargaining Initiative, which penalizes digital platforms if they refuse to enter into commercial agreements with Australian publishers. Under the proposal, the government would impose an annual levy on digital platforms, which would be able to offset the value of commercial agreements against … Continue Reading

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