The Guardian Australia – News
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Trump administration labels Australia’s media bargaining laws ‘foreign extortion’
The Trump administration has condemned Australia's new media bargaining laws as 'foreign extortion' following criticism from President Donald Trump. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defended the legislation, emphasizing the need to protect journalists' intellectual property amidst strong opposition from tech giants like Google and Meta. The proposed 2.25% levy aims to ensure fair compensation for local news publishers.
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