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Australia to legislate to make online platforms pay for content

The legislation could result in Google shutting down its search service in the country amid suggestions it could be replicated elsewhere

Australian competition authority finds that Google dominates digital advertising

The ACCC published the interim report of its inquiry into digital advertising services.

Facebook in a stand-off with regulators in Australia

The company threatens to stop Australian users from sharing news, should the News Media Bargaining Code come into force later this year.

ACMA proposes new rules for broadband service failures in Australia

The ACMA will regulate to ensure NBN’s rebates to retail providers are passed on to consumers.

Australian Government sets spectrum cap for the 26GHz band

The Communications Minister has directed the ACMA to implement a limit of 1GHz per operator in the next 5G auction.

Australian Competition Authority sues Google for misleading conduct

The ACCC maintains Google misled consumers to obtain their consent for collecting a broader scope of personal data.

Australia orders Facebook and Google to share revenue with media companies

The Australian Government instructed the ACCC to develop a mandatory code of conduct, marking a change from the voluntary approach initially set out.

Australian regulators respond to the coronavirus pandemic

The communications authority ACMA, and the competition authority ACCC, set out their priorities and how they will approach regulation and enforcement.

Australian competition authority looks at possible competition issues in the next 5G auction

The ACCC has been instructed by the Government to seek feedback ahead of the award of spectrum in the 26GHz band.

Australian Federal Court clears Vodafone – TPG merger

The Court overturned a decision of the ACCC to block the merger, saying it would not substantially lessen competition.