Australia Wants Online Cos. To Pay News Media Or Be Taxed

By Kevin Pinner ( April 28, 2026, 5:15 PM EDT) -- Australia has opened a second consultation on a 2.25% digital services tax that would be imposed on large social media companies and search engines if they don't pay Australian news organizations to publish their work....

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