Tech giants face new levy to pay for Australian news as Meta calls position ‘simply wrong’
Tech giants Google, Meta, and TikTok are facing a proposed 2.25% levy on their local revenues unless they negotiate deals with Australian media publishers. The Australian government aims to ensure that these platforms contribute to the journalism they utilize for profit. The tech companies have criticized the proposal, with Meta calling it 'simply wrong' and Google rejecting the need for reform.
- ▪The Australian government has introduced a draft news bargaining incentive scheme to levy tech giants.
- ▪Companies can avoid the 2.25% levy by signing agreements with media publishers.
- ▪The government expects the new scheme to raise up to $250 million annually for journalism.
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Google, Meta and TikTok will face a 2.25% levy on their local revenues unless they do deals with publishers under a draft news bargaining incentive scheme. Photograph: Danielle Villasana/ReutersView image in fullscreenGoogle, Meta and TikTok will face a 2.25% levy on their local revenues unless they do deals with publishers under a draft news bargaining incentive scheme. Photograph: Danielle Villasana/ReutersAustralian mediaTech giants face new levy to pay for Australian news as Meta calls position ‘simply wrong’Google also rejects need for reform after Albanese government reveals draft news bargaining incentive scheme Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Josh Butler and Tom McIlroyTue 28 Apr 2026 02.02 EDTFirst…
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