Following an inquiry into digital platforms, the government finds itself wedged between News Corp and the tech giants. Both sides are lobbying heavily. Rick Morton on the battle to regulate the internet — or not.

Guest: Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton.

Background reading: 

Australia and digital data in The Saturday Paper

The Saturday Paper 

The Monthly 

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Following an inquiry into digital platforms, the government finds itself wedged between News Corp and the tech giants. Both sides are lobbying heavily. Rick Morton on the battle to regulate the internet — or not.Guest: Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton.Background reading: <a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/media/2019/12/07/australia-and-digital-data/15756372009188#">Australia and digital data</a> in The Saturday Paper <a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/">The Saturday Paper </a><a href="https://themonthly.com.au/">The Monthly </a>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au">7ampodcast.com.au</a>. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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A daily news show from the publisher of The Monthly and The Saturday Paper. Hear from the country’s best reporters, covering the news as it affects Australia. This is news with narrative, every weekday.

Following an inquiry into digital platforms, the government finds itself wedged between News Corp and the tech giants. Both sides are lobbying heavily. Rick Morton on the battle to regulate the internet — or not.Guest: Senior reporter for The Saturday...

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