News Media Bargaining Code should become law, concludes senate committee

The News Media Bargaining Code bill should be passed, “despite the concerns raised”, the senate economics legislation committee has concluded in a report released this afternoon.

“The committee is confident that the bill will deliver on its intended outcomes. Its provisions will provide the basis for a more equitable relationship between the media and Google/Facebook and, through this, help safeguard public interest journalism in Australia,” stated the report. “Accordingly, the committee recommends that the bill be passed.”