On April 28, 2026, Australia unveiled draft laws aimed at supporting local media outlets by targeting major tech companies such as Meta, Google, and TikTok.
The proposed legislation mandates that these companies pay local publishers for the news content they utilize, or they will incur a levy set at 2.25% of their Australian revenue.
This initiative reflects ongoing efforts to address the challenges faced by local media in the digital age and ensure fair compensation for news content.