The ACCC claims Google’s open letter contains misinformation about the draft news media bargaining code.
Related: Australian news media to negotiate payment with major digital platforms
The ACCC has stated that Google will not be required to charge Australians for the use of its free services such as Google Search and YouTube, unless it chooses to do so.
Google will also not be required to share any additional user data with Australian news businesses unless it chooses to do so.
The draft code will allow Australian news businesses to negotiate for fair payment for their journalists’ work that is included on Google services.
This will address a significant bargaining power imbalance between Australian news media businesses and Google and Facebook.