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Australia to require Google, Meta, TikTok to pay for local news — or face new tax
Dubbed the “News Bargaining Incentive,” the proposed law would impose a 2.25% tax on the local revenues of the social media giants that are unable or unwilling to reach deals with news outlets. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.
This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources. Sources in this event include New York Post, Associated Press.
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Australia to require Google, Meta, TikTok to pay for local news — or face new tax
Australia’s government announced draft legislation on Tuesday that would require Meta, Google and TikTok to pay local news outlets for use of their articles – or face a significant tax. Dubbed the “News Bargaining Incentive,” the proposed law would impose a 2.25% tax on the local revenues of the social media giants.
Australia moves to tax Meta, Google and TikTok to fund newsrooms
The home pages of Meta, Google and TikTok are displayed on devices in Sydney, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft) MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia has proposed taxing digital giants Meta , Google and TikTok on a part of their revenue to pay for news reporters. The government released draft.