Breaking down the government's plan for social media tax

An emerging technologies academic at the University of Wollongong has welcomed the federal government's proposed tax on social media companies to fund Australian news media.

Katina Michael is an Honorary Professor for the University of Wollongong's School of Business. (Credit: UOW)

In March, Meta ended funding deals worth millions with major news outlets, initially secured under the Coalition government.

The government now plans a social media tax to support Australian news.

Honorary Professor Katina Michael has welcomed the move but says it needs to come with assurances like job security.

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