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April 28, 2026

AMAZING PROPOSAL: Government introduces tax on Meta, Google, and TikTok! Money would go to THESE PEOPLE (PHOTO)

If platforms refuse to reach agreements with publishers, the proposal foresees a tax of 2.25 percent on their income earned in Australia.

AMAZING PROPOSAL: Government introduces tax on Meta, Google, and TikTok! Money would go to THESE PEOPLE (PHOTO)

TL;DR

  • Australia plans to introduce a new digital tax on platforms such as Meta, Google, and TikTok.
  • The tax aims to fund journalistic newsrooms and support the media industry.
  • If platforms refuse agreements with publishers, a 2.25% tax on their Australian revenue will be levied.
  • The government estimates this measure could provide AUD 200-250 million annually for the media sector.
  • Google has also signed a confidential agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense to use its AI models for government and security operations.

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