Australia: News Media Bargaining Charge Bill 2026
Progress
Current status
in consultation
18 May 2026 processing consultation
27 Apr 2026 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
Australia
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content remuneration regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
other service provider
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Treasury closes consultation on News Media Bargaining Charge Bill 2026
On 18 May 2026, the Australian Treasury closes the consultation on the exposure draft News Media Bargaining Charge Bill 2026. The draft Bill would formally impose the news media bargaining charge at a rate of 2.25% of the consolidated revenue attrib…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
Treasury opened consultation on News Media Bargaining Charge Bill 2026
On 27 April 2026, the Australian Treasury opened a consultation on the exposure draft News Media Bargaining Charge Bill 2026 until 18 May 2026. The draft Bill would formally impose the news media bargaining charge at a rate of 2.25% of the consolida…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government