FED News Media Bargaining Charge for Specified Entities

News Media Bargaining Charge Bill 2026

20 Aug 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

House of Representatives

Senate

Assent

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Topics

digital platforms media bargaining media funding news media

Links to official parliament websites

Official page: progress through parliament

Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

Entities payable under the News Media Bargaining (Administration) Act 2026 must pay a bargaining charge.
The charge is set at a rate of 2.5%.