Australia Passes Law to Levy Tech Giants as Nigerian Media Awaits FG

Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Australia passed legislation yesterday that will force tech giants to pay millions of dollars in levies if they fail to strike commercial deals with local media

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August 21, 2026 · 03:34 · 5 min read

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Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Australia passed legislation yesterday that will force tech giants to pay millions of dollars in levies if they fail to strike commercial deals with local media

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Australia Passes Law to Levy Tech Giants as Nigerian Media Awaits FG