Event Brief
Australia drafts levy on tech giants over news
Filed: Apr 28, 2026 at 12:04 AM ET
Summary: Australia proposed laws to make Meta, Google and TikTok pay publishers for news or face a revenue levy.
WHO: Australia
WHAT: Unveiled draft laws targeting Meta, Google and TikTok over news payments
WHEN: Apr 27, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
WHERE: Australia
WHY: To support local publishers and address global tech dominance.
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