Australian publishers 'freeze news' to protest big tech's failure to pay up
Independent Australian news sites are instigating a “news freeze” on Tuesday to protest big tech’s failures to pay for their content.
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Independent Australian news sites are instigating a “news freeze” on Tuesday to protest big tech’s failures to pay for their content.
Rather than a royal commission focused on News Corporation, the best approach would be an inquiry into ways to maintain standards and better fund public interest journalism.
Scott Morrison wants people to stop “being cowards” online and has reignited the conversation around anonymous social media accounts.
AUSTRALIA-MEDIA/GOOGLE-SEVEN WEST MEDIA (UPDATE 1,PIX):UPDATE 1-Australia's Seven West Media signs Google, Facebook deals after media law feud
Australia's Seven West Media signs Google, Facebook deals after media law feud Toggle share menu Advertisement Australia's Seven West Media signs Google, Facebook deals after media law feud Australia passed legislation requiring Big Tech to pay for news generated by local media companies. (Photo: AFP/Denis Charlet) 03 May 2021 12:08PM (Updated: 03 May 2021 12:10PM) Share this content Bookmark SYDNEY: Australian television and newspaper firm Seven West Media signed multi-year content deals with Facebook and Google as tough new media laws enabled the indus...