Meta criticizes Australia’s bid for news-content levy
By The BriefBrief
Meta says Australia’s plan would levy 2.25% on tech giants’ Australian revenue if they don’t sign deals.
WHO:Meta
WHAT:Meta lashes out at Australia’s bid to require tech giants to pay publishers for news content via a 2.25% revenue levy for those without content deals.
WHEN:Jun 3, 2026 at 8:25 PM ET
WHERE:Australia
WHY:Meta is reacting to Australia’s proposal to impose a 2.25% levy on tech giants’ Australian revenue if they do not sign content deals with publishers.
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