After Meta signals end to publisher payouts, Australia plots Big Tech news tax | TechCrunch
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The Australian government is preparing to amend legislation aimed at forcing social media giants to pay for news if their local revenues exceed $250 million per year, significantly impacting the negotiation landscape.
Meta's decision not to renew high-value commercial arrangements with Australian publishers demonstrates a broader strategy of disengaging from news promotion, prompting the government's legislative response.
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