Senate debates

Wednesday, 24 February 2021

Bills

Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code) Bill 2021; In Committee

10:42 am

Photo of Jane HumeJane Hume (Victoria, Liberal Party, Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and the Digital Economy) Share this | Hansard source

There are two issues there. The first is that the bill is specifically about news content, not general content, and I think that's an important distinction to make. The other issue is that this bill and current discussions about Google and Facebook have come as a result of the ACCC's recommendations and, from there, the digital platforms inquiry. Any future designations or digital platforms that would be considered for designation would also come from the ACCC's recommendation.

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