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Australia Considers Digital Services Tax Levy

ABC NewsRadio AU Canberra 14d14d Impact 5
Google has rejected a proposed Australian digital services tax scheme, stating the legislation ignores existing commercial agreements with the news industry. The company further claims the proposal misunderstands changes in the advertising market. The legislation would apply to platforms regardless of whether news content is featured on their services. Bruce Welpe from the University of Sydney's U.S. Study Center provided commentary on the matter. It remains uncertain if the levy will be passed due to potential pushback from US President Donald Trump. Trump has pledged to defend American tech platforms against what he describes as discriminatory taxation. Escalation could result in retaliatory trade measures on Australian exports.

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ABC NewsRadio AU

“Google has also rejected the need for the scheme, saying in a statement that it ignores the commercial agreements it already has in place with the news industry”

ABC NewsRadio AU

“Anthony Albanese didn't respond to questions, asking if he'd spoken to President Trump about the new scheme, instead offering the following. We're a sovereign nation and my government will make decisions based upon the Australian national interest.”

ABC NewsRadio AU

“We're a sovereign nation and my government will make decisions based upon the Australian national interest. We did that right across the board.”

ABC NewsRadio AU

“We're a sovereign nation and my government will make decisions based upon the Australian national interest.”

CNA938

“it is still uncertain whether the levy will be passed, particularly as it would risk drawing strong pushback from US President Donald Trump.”

CNA938 Singapore

“it is still uncertain whether the levy will be passed, particularly as it would risk drawing strong pushback from US President Donald Trump.”

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