# Emma Cowdroy

Type: Person

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-13**: Legislation introduced in lower house — Communications Minister Anika Wells introduced the news bargaining incentive bill, saying quality journalism relies on skilled journalists and sustainable news organisations.
- **2026-08**: Labor announces revised legislation — Labor announced a version of the legislation following public consultation and further changes to secure coalition support.
- **2026-06**: Meta slams proposed news bargaining incentive — Meta labelled the Australian government's proposed laws an unfair tax, saying they won't guarantee a diverse and sustainable news sector.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Australia's 25% Deal Cap Reshapes Tech-News Legal Battle
2026-08-13 02:20:20 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Australia's proposed news bargaining incentive replaces designated-platform regulation with a levy-and-deal framework. Lawyers need to understand the 25% deal cap, the eight-deal threshold, and AAP's guaranteed 5% revenue share.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/legal-au-news-bargaining-25pct-cap

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