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Will the major big tech companies comply with the Australian law on payment for journalistic content without resorting to legal action by February 2027?
Australia approved legislation in September 2026 requiring big tech companies to compensate news outlets for the use of journalistic… 20 opinions, 50% Yes
- Yes — 50%
- No — 50%
Deadline: February 28, 2027 at 12:00 AM UTC · 20 opinions
Resolution rules
Australia approved legislation in September 2026 requiring big tech companies to compensate news outlets for the use of journalistic content, following a model similar to the one previously adopted by the country.
Source: www.poder360.com.br
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How is this event resolved?
Resolvido como 'Sim' se Google, Meta e pelo menos uma outra grande plataforma (Apple, Amazon ou Microsoft) firmarem acordos de pagamento com editoras australianas conforme exigido pela lei aprovada em 2026, sem liminares judiciais suspendendo a lei, até 28/02/2027. Fonte: Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) ou comunicados oficiais do governo australiano.
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