Asia & Pacific
Changes made after discussions between government and opposition would also require digital platforms to strike deals with at least eight media companies, up from six in an earlier draft.
A file photo taken on November 28, 2024 shows people looking at their phones in Melbourne, Australia. (AFP/William West)
Australia raised the number of deals large tech firms must strike with local news outlets under a revamp of its media licensing laws introduced to parliament on Thursday, the government said, adding the measure would distribute advertising revenue to more domestic outlets.The changes also commit the government to giving 5 percent of funds raised under the scheme to the Australian Associated Press (AAP), the formerly industry-owned newswire service, which now runs as a non-profit.
Changes made after discussions between government and opposition would also require digital platforms to strike deals with at least eight media companies, up from six in an earlier draft.
