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Big tech hits back at Labor's news payment plan
28 April 2026 · 19:18 UTC+11:00
· By Clare Armstrong
Story summary The government wants to charge a dedicated levy on the Australian revenue of tech giants unless they strike deals with news outlets. (ABC News: Stuart Carnegie)
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