Australia: Joint committee on social media and Australian society inquiry into digital platforms
Progress
Current status
adopted
29 Oct 2024 adopted
Scope
Implementers
Australia
Policy Area
Taxation
Policy Instrument
Direct taxes including Digital Service Taxes
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
platform intermediary: e-commerce
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Joint committee on social media and Australian society adopted report on digital platforms including recommendation of digital platforms levy
On 29 October 2024, the Joint Select Committee on Social Media and Australian Society advised the Australian Government to consider a digital platform levy. The levy would serve as an additional revenue source to support the enforcement of the News …
SourceEvent type
outline
Action type
adoption
Government branch
legislature
Government body
other regulatory body