What Albanese government’s proposed news bargaining incentive legislation means for tech giants Google and Meta

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese introduced draft legislation that would compel big tech companies like Google and Facebook to pay for their use of Australian news. Plus, alarm bells are ringing in the UK about the AUKUS submarine pact.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese introduced draft legislation that would compel big tech companies like Google and Facebook to pay for their use of Australian news. Plus, alarm bells are ringing in the UK about the AUKUS submarine pact. 

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Government won’t profit from its levy on big tech, says federal Assistant Treasurer

Big tech must ‘step up’ on news deals, say media bosses

AUKUS submarine pact at risk from UK failings, parliamentary report warns

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese introduced draft legislation that would compel big tech companies like Google and Facebook to pay for their use of Australian news. Plus, alarm bells are ringing in the UK about the AUKUS submarine pact.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/media/government-wont-profit-from-its-levy-on-big-tech-says-federal-assistant-treasurer/news-story/a022cbc2226610b7c1e0b3706b1630eb">Government won&rsquo;t profit from its levy on big tech, says federal Assistant Treasurer</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/media/big-tech-must-step-up-on-news-deals-say-media-bosses/news-story/91a881747cd568b23d8b8b3fd8e9fa5f">Big tech must &lsquo;step up&rsquo; on news deals, say media bosses</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/aukus-submarine-pact-at-risk-from-uk-failings-parliamentary-report-warns/news-story/01675b3316f69b65d24634003208b133">AUKUS submarine pact at risk from UK failings, parliamentary report warns </a>

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms. 

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The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia&rsquo;s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day&rsquo;s essential page one stories, journalists&rsquo; candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.&nbsp;
To find out more about The Front you can link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a> and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">here</a> or search for The Australian in your app store.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories.

The Front

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms. 
To find out more about The Front you can link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a> and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">here</a> or search for The Australian in your app store.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia's national broadsheet to audio, featuring behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia&rsquo;s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day&rsquo;s essential page one stories, journalists&rsquo; candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.
To find out more about The Front you can link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a> and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">here</a> or search for The Australian in your app store.

Albo’s crackdown on Big Tech’s use of journalism

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Prince Harry styles himself as a statesman in Ukraine, angering Donald Trump, as Meghan Markle invests AI fashion business OneOff

 He’s picked a fight with Donald Trump, embarked on an unsanctioned royal tour, and undermined one of his late grandmother’s last wishes. So what is Prince Harry playing at - and what will the Royals do about it? Today, we unpack the inner workings of Sussex, Inc with Associate Editor Jenna Clarke

He’s picked a fight with Donald Trump, embarked on an unsanctioned royal tour, and undermined one of his late grandmother’s last wishes. So what is Prince Harry playing at - and what will the Royals do about it? Today, we unpack the inner workings of Sussex, Inc with Associate Editor Jenna Clarke

Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

Harry angers Trump days before Charles visits the US

‘Always complain, never explain’: Meghan Markle’s new AI business shows her true colours

Commentary: Harry and Meghan down under put Hyacinth Bucket to shame

This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.

He&rsquo;s picked a fight with Donald Trump, embarked on an unsanctioned royal tour, and undermined one of his late grandmother&rsquo;s last wishes. So what is Prince Harry playing at - and what will the Royals do about it? Today, we unpack the inner workings of Sussex, Inc with Associate Editor Jenna Clarke
Read more about this story at <a href="http://theaustralian.com.au">theaustralian.com.au</a> and see the video by subscribing to our <a href="https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDC8EeZJyt1IVjv5bCRbFBkTl-VYpJyf">YouTube channel</a>.
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/the-times/harry-angers-trump-days-before-charles-visits-the-us/news-story/d4df9b8005dc7f6de55cde08cdd3b067">Harry angers Trump days before Charles visits the US</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/always-complain-never-explain-meghan-markles-new-ai-business-shows-her-true-colours/news-story/ec8a180468faf3082c6b6f0835d60e61">&lsquo;Always complain, never explain&rsquo;: Meghan Markle&rsquo;s new AI business shows her true colours</a>
Commentary: <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/commentary/harry-and-megan-down-under-put-hyacinth-bucket-to-shame/news-story/789bd94454ae811b013830103ad7c608">Harry and Meghan down under put Hyacinth Bucket to shame</a>
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.

Why is Prince Harry styling himself as a statesman? 

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White House Correspondents Association dinner shooting: President Donald Trump presses on with ballroom construction, lashes 60 Minutes over Cole Allen manifesto

Officials said King Charles will visit the United States as scheduled this week after a man armed with knives and guns stormed a black-tie dinner where Donald Trump was a guest. Plus, the President pulls the plug on further peace talks with Iran in Pakistan. 

Officials said King Charles will visit the United States as scheduled this week after a man armed with knives and guns stormed a black-tie dinner where Donald Trump was a guest. Plus, the President pulls the plug on further peace talks with Iran in Pakistan. 

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Iran war, Trump shooting latest: President blasts ‘horrible’ reporter after shooter’s ‘pedophile, rapist’ manifesto claim aired

Officials said King Charles will visit the United States as scheduled this week after a man armed with knives and guns stormed a black-tie dinner where Donald Trump was a guest. Plus, the President pulls the plug on further peace talks with Iran in Pakistan.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/iran-war-trump-shooting-latest-president-details-manifesto-behind-assassination-attempt/live-coverage/0af2c8decb939be4b60ce8798823bb98#/entry/15304143">Iran war, Trump shooting latest: President blasts &lsquo;horrible&rsquo; reporter after shooter&rsquo;s &lsquo;pedophile, rapist&rsquo; manifesto claim aired</a>

 King Charles’ US trip to go ahead in wake of attempted shooting

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Anzac Day 2026: Victoria Cross recipient Keith Payne says he’d march beside Ben Roberts-Smith

A couple of generations ago, Anzac Day was drifting into irrelevance. Now it’s Australia’s default national day - and the moral and physical dangers of battle are more present than ever.  Jamie Walker has been speaking to veterans and widows about the meaning of Anzac today. 

A couple of generations ago, Anzac Day was drifting into irrelevance. Now it’s Australia’s default national day - and the moral and physical dangers of battle are more present than ever.  Jamie Walker has been speaking to veterans and widows about the meaning of Anzac today. 

Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

Two brave women united by the hidden cost of war

Ben Roberts-Smith vows to take part in Anzac Day commemorations

This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. 

A couple of generations ago, Anzac Day was drifting into irrelevance. Now it&rsquo;s Australia&rsquo;s default national day - and the moral and physical dangers of battle are more present than ever.&nbsp; Jamie Walker has been speaking to veterans and widows about the meaning of Anzac today.&nbsp;
Read more about this story at <a href="http://theaustralian.com.au">theaustralian.com.au</a> and see the video by subscribing to our <a href="https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDC8EeZJyt1IVjv5bCRbFBkTl-VYpJyf">YouTube channel</a>.
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/century-of-sacrifice-how-two-brave-women-are-united-by-hidden-cost-of-war/news-story/148ee9e0be075d4ff8a030b0582f140f">Two brave women united by the hidden cost of war</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/ben-robertssmith-told-by-australias-mostdecorated-soldier-we-are-all-on-your-side/news-story/da70239e0335d8317a1290cc146b4bcc">Ben Roberts-Smith vows to take part in Anzac Day commemorations</a>
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.&nbsp;

Why do some diggers back Ben Roberts-Smith?

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Albo’s crackdown on Big Tech’s use of journalism

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