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Will Google suspend or restrict links to news in Australia in protest against the new law that requires big tech companies to pay media outlets?
Australia has passed new legislation requiring platforms like Google, TikTok, and Meta to pay media outlets even when they do not… 20 opinions, 50% Yes
- Yes — 50%
- No — 50%
Deadline: December 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC · 20 opinions
Resolution rules
Australia has passed new legislation requiring platforms like Google, TikTok, and Meta to pay media outlets even when they do not directly display the news. Google had previously threatened to leave Australia in earlier regulatory disputes on the issue.
Source: oglobo.globo.com
Frequently asked questions about this event
How is this event resolved?
Mercado resolve como 'Sim' se o Google anunciar oficialmente a suspensão ou restrição de links/aba de notícias para usuários australianos como resposta à nova lei de remuneração de mídia, confirmado por comunicado oficial da empresa ou reportagem de veículo de referência (Reuters, BBC, The Guardian) até a data de fechamento.
How are points scored?
Points depend on the share of votes your side had when you gave your opinion. Being right earns 100 minus that share. Being wrong costs that share.
Right now Yes has 50% of the votes: an opinion on it that turns out right earns about 50 points, a wrong one costs about 50.