Senate debates

Wednesday, 24 February 2021

Bills

Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code) Bill 2021; In Committee

9:53 am

Photo of Jane HumeJane Hume (Victoria, Liberal Party, Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and the Digital Economy) Share this | Hansard source

Senator Hanson-Young, I don't want to repeat myself and give the same answer that I've given to Senator Pratt and Senator Patrick. But I think the government's made it very clear that the amendments that we've put forward here are to improve the opportunities for regional and smaller publishers, because a decision to designate a platform under the code will now take account of whether a digital platform has made a significant contribution to the sustainability of the Australian news industry as a whole.

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