Australia plans new rules to force Google, Meta to pay news outlets

The Australian government plans to introduce a new model requiring digital platforms, including Meta and Google, to pay for Australian news content. The model will apply to platforms with Australian revenues of more than $250 million. This will force digital platforms to either pay for news content or face a tax bill. The tax bill is expected to be significant, potentially amounting to millions of dollars. The consultation on the level of the charge is scheduled for 2025.