‘World first’: Google threatens to disable search in Australia over proposed new law "We don’t respond to threats,” Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison hits back. PUBLISHED BY The search giant’s managing director Mel Silva warned a senate committee in Canberra that Google would disable search in Australia if the government’s proposed legislation becomes law. Industry analysts believe the threat is not frivolous and Google may walk away from $4 billion in revenue as it’s fearful of Australia setting a global precedent. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Australia would not respond to Google’s tantrum as news publishers fired back at suggestions that their content did not add value to the platforms.