Digital platforms ‘should be subject to Australian jurisdiction’ says News Corp’s chief executive at senate hearing

In an appearance at the media diversity in Australia senate hearing this morning, global chief executive of News Corp, Robert Thomson said digital platforms “are publishers, they publish information”.

“We clearly make mistakes, and we should be accountable for mistakes […] There are ways to hold publishers to account. Unfortunately, that’s not yet the case for the big digital platforms.”

“I think if anybody operates in Australia, and plays a role as a content provider, and wants to make money, they should be subject to Australian jurisdiction.”