Gambling
News publishers and the gambling industry are holding their breath ahead of two major government decisions on media policy.
Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones confirmed to Capital Brief that he is considering “substantial advice” from the ACCC and Treasury on forcing Meta to pay for news content.
The Albanese government is facing a significant political battle over gambling advertising reforms, and Australia’s media industry is deeply invested in the outcome.
The pressure comes as Michelle Rowland’s diary shows it was media executives — not betting companies — who were afforded early in-person meetings on the reforms.
