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Fusion42 · 14 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Australia revises its News Bargaining Incentive requiring major digital platforms to financially support local journalism, increasing the number of required publisher agreements and restoring a higher cap on individual publisher contributions while keeping a 2.5% levy on Australian digital advertising revenue.
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Australian digital platforms face a stronger requirement to fund local journalism, making negotiations with publishers a necessity rather than an option. If you operate platforms or supply ad tech in Australia, expect greater regulatory pressure on your revenue models this year.
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