PMâs call with Google takes edge off negotiations
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Google has not backed down on its threat to withdraw from Australia in a call between Scott Morrison and the tech giantâs parent company chief Sundar Pichai on Thursday, but tensions appear to be easing.
The Prime Minister said the relationship with Google was in a more positive place following the call, which he described as constructive.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says his call with Googleâs global chief executive Sundar Pichai was constructive and respectful.Â
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âI have been able to send them the best possible signals that should give them great encouragement to engage with the process and conclude the arrangements weâd like to see with the news media organisations,â he said.
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