Australia Aims to Tax Tech Giants for News Content
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 23:22 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
The Australian government wants big tech companies to compensate local publishers for sharing articles that drive traffic on their platforms. This move aims to address concerns over news content and revenue.
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