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‘Not messing around’: Government unveils ‘world-leading’ regulation of tech giants
The federal government has announced "world-leading" changes to the regulation of tech giants, putting the companies on notice over their business models, treatment of users and dealings with traditional media outlets.
Responding to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) landmark digital platforms inquiry, the government committed to a series of reforms to address the tech giants’ market power, boost transparency and ensure fair competition.
- Fergus Hunter and Jennifer Duke
- The Sydney Morning Herald
The watchdog will have a new dedicated unit, with enforcement powers, to investigate the activities of …