Australia has increased a planned levy, compelling tech giants to pay hefty charges if they fail to secure commercial agreements with local media for news content.
The new levy rate is 2.5%
Aug 03, 2026
04:48 pm
What's the storyAustralia has increased the rate of a planned levy on tech giants, including Meta, Google, and TikTok.
The move comes as part of a government plan to ensure these companies strike commercial deals with local media outlets for news content on their platforms.
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