PM’s comments raise expectation of levy on Meta and social media firms amid stoush over paying for news content
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Anthony Albanese has appeared to confirm the government is considering a levy on social media companies in response to tech company Meta deciding not to renew funding deals with traditional media.
Albanese said on Thursday that social media companies have a “social obligation” and should not be allowed to “essentially ride free” on the work of traditional media companies that pay journalists.
Continue reading…PM’s comments raise expectation of levy on Meta and social media firms amid stoush over paying for news contentFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has appeared to confirm the government is considering a levy on social media companies in response to tech company Meta deciding not to renew funding deals with traditional media.Albanese said on Thursday that social media companies have a “social obligation” and should not be allowed to “essentially ride free” on the work of traditional media companies that pay journalists.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…