Senate debates

Wednesday, 24 February 2021

Bills

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

10:01 am

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

I think the most important issue to cover here is that the code isn't yet law, and the fact that these deals are already being struck is, in fact, a good sign. Just because the deals have not been struck yet with smaller or regional media companies, that's not evidence to suggest that they won't be and that that will remain the case, or that the standard offers won't be made by those digital platforms. We're well aware that discussions are taking place right now and that the digital platforms are taking steps to address this issue.

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