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A proposed new law is prompting starkly different responses from the tech giants.

February 15, 2021 10:18 Seven West Media has become the first of the big media players to enter into a deal with Google News Showcase, the tech giant’s mechanism through which to pay publishers for news content. Seven said the deal will result in “fair payment”, but did not disclose how much Google will pay to license its content. While the media company has signed a letter of understanding, the deal will be official when a long form agreement is executed within the next 30 days. A week ago, after the product’s launch, Seven’s rival Nine slammed News Showcase, saying: “This is wh...

Google's fight in Australia could change the future of media A new bill would force the search giant, along with Facebook, to pay news publishers for content in Australia. Other governments will likely follow suit. Listen - 07:43 Bloomberg/Getty Google is threatening to leave Australia over a proposed media law. It's a battle the search giant is sure to face in other countries. Last month, Google said it may stop providing search results in Australia if the government passes a new bill forcing it to p...

Australia’s government said Google and Facebook are nearing agreements to pay domestic media companies for news, in a sign a regulatory standoff may be softening.

Seven turns a profit of $116m and also signs a deal with Google Showcase.