Venture Insights - NZ news bargaining debate signals trouble for ANZ regulators

BRIEF: NZ news bargaining debate signals trouble for ANZ regulators

Abstract: Google has responded to news bargaining code legislation before the New Zealand Parliament by threatening to remove all links to New Zealand news content if the bill passes. The NZ legislation is very similar to Australia’s. This threat may signal a toughening of Google’s attitude or it may be a move in a wider negotiation. Either way, it may not be long before similar tactics are levelled at Australia.