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Government Won’t Add Streaming Levy, Cites Digital News Bill

8/21/2026

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National MP Paul Goldsmith said the government will not add a streaming levy.
Goldsmith argued the Digital News Bargaining Bill passed last term should replace a streaming levy.
Government will wait for Australia’s approach before advancing the digital news bill.
Labour MP Willie Jackson withdrew his member’s bill after National highlighted it, citing an administrative error.

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National MP Paul Goldsmith said the government will not add a streaming levy.
Goldsmith argued the Digital News Bargaining Bill passed last term should replace a streaming levy.
Government will wait for Australia’s approach before advancing the digital news bill.
Labour MP Willie Jackson withdrew his member’s bill after National highlighted it, citing an administrative error.