Treasury House of Representatives
News Media Bargaining Charge 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 (Administration) Bill 2026 and Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media Bargaining) (Consequential) Bill 2026, the bill imposes a new media bargaining charge on a parent entity, or a member of its service group, that provides a significant social media or search service and meets a specified Australian digital advertising revenue threshold.
Text of Bill
First reading
Third reading
As passed by both Houses
In the media (1)
News Media Bargaining Incentive clears parliament: 2.75% charge to be levied on big tech; publisher deal numbers lifted; industry welcomes the news Mi-3.com.au. · 21 Aug 2026
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