Senate debates

Wednesday, 24 February 2021

Bills

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

11:01 am

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

The government believes the amendment that you've circulated is unnecessary because the existing provision already enables the Treasurer to consider these matters and the amendment may, in fact, reduce the flexibility of the Treasurer to take into account the full range of considerations relevant as to whether a digital platform has made a significant contribution to the Australian news industry.

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