Google stands firm on media code position; withdrawal a ‘worse case scenario’
The public senate committee hearing on the Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code) Bill 2020 took place today, and there were plenty of uncomfortable moments and questions for all parties involved.
First up at the hearing was Google Australia, represented by managing director, Mel Silva.
Silva said Google’s stance throughout the code’s development and final bill before parliament had not changed and that Google was “very open” to smart regulation and consultative regulation.
