Australia Passes New Law Requiring Facebook and Google to Pay for News

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Australia has passed a new law that will force tech companies to pay publishers for news content, setting the stage for potential, similar action in other countries.

The new code, which the Australian parliament approved Thursday, "will ensure that news media businesses are fairly remunerated for the content they generate," Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said in a statement.

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