# News publishers/Australian media sector

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-09**: Parliament returns, legislation expected — Labor government aims to introduce legislation for the news bargaining incentive in the spring sitting.
- **2026-08-03**: Government reveals tweaked levy plan — Assistant Treasurer Mulino announces increased levy of 2.5%, required deals raised to six, and enhanced offsets for small publishers.
- **2026**: Consultation period on new bargaining incentive — The government consults with platforms and media companies on a revised levy-based incentive to replace expiring deals.
- **2021-02**: Australia enacts News Media Bargaining Code — The News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code is passed, prompting Google and Facebook to strike initial deals with Australian publishers.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Australia’s 2.5% Levy & 6-Deal Mandate Raises Stakes in Tech-Media Bargaining
2026-08-02 23:28:53 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Australia's revised news bargaining incentive imposes a higher levy and more stringent deal requirements on tech giants, reshaping the legal landscape for platform-publisher relationships. The tweaks raise questions about regulatory overreach, proportionality, and potential legal challenges from impacted companies.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/australia-news-bargaining-levy-legal-implications

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