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News Journalism Payments Act 2026

Act No. 75 of 2026 · Assented 26 August 2026

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In brief

Creates a scheme distributing revenue from the news media bargaining charge to registered news business corporations, based on their journalist staffing (eligible editorial capacity). Recipients must keep that capacity or repay. Ten per cent of charge revenue funds grants, including to Australian Associated Press.

Who's affected

  • Registered news business corporations
  • Journalists, editors and other editorial workers
  • Freelancers and volunteers at low-revenue outlets
  • Australian Associated Press and grant recipients

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