Treasury House of Representatives
News Media Bargaining (Administration) Bill 2026
Passed, finishedAssented to on 26 Aug 2026.
ASSENTED 26 AUG 2026
Summary
Introduced with the News Journalism Payments Bill 2026, News Journalism Payments (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2026, News Media Bargaining Charge Bill 2026 and Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media Bargaining) (Consequential) Bill 2026, the bill establishes the administrative framework for the imposition of the news media bargaining charge, including providing for liability rules, charge offset arrangements and anti-avoidance provisions.
Text of Bill
First reading
As passed by both Houses
In the media (2)
New laws to make tech companies pay for news will help, but there are 4 key problems The Conversation · 13 Aug 2026
News Media Bargaining draws criticism from US industry lobbyists Mi-3.com.au. · 14 Aug 2026
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