In this episode of Australia, Explained, we break down what’s happening with Google at the moment, why they’re threatening to remove the search engine in Australia and what the future of news media looks like.

Bits and pieces mentioned:

2020 report on digital news in Australia

Mel Silva’s response to the code

What the inventor of the internet says about the code

How Google News Showcase works

This week, Tania recommended a video made by Youtube creator liaison Matt Koval about the Media Bargaining Code. Interesting to see what YouTube is concerned about and how they explain this to their users. Vanessa recommended you either reflect on how you found news and information pre-1998 or talk to someone who was old enough to. Perspective!

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