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Albanese Threatens Google, Meta, TikTok with Journalism Levy

4/28/2026

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Anthony Albanese warned Google, Meta and TikTok that they profit from Australian journalism without compensation and urged new deals.
The News Bargaining Incentive lets platforms with over $250 million Australian revenue avoid a 2.25% levy by signing deals, with non-signatories facing levy collection and allocation to outlets based on journalist numbers.
The scheme may give offsets of up to 170% and prioritize publishers employing Australian journalists or serving multicultural communities.

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Anthony Albanese warned Google, Meta and TikTok that they profit from Australian journalism without compensation and urged new deals.
The News Bargaining Incentive lets platforms with over $250 million Australian revenue avoid a 2.25% levy by signing deals, with non-signatories facing levy collection and allocation to outlets based on journalist numbers.
The scheme may give offsets of up to 170% and prioritize publishers employing Australian journalists or serving multicultural communities.