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Guardian inks Google News Showcase deal ahead of Senate’s code debate

February 22, 2021 8:51

The Guardian Australia cemented its weeks-long negotiations with Google over the weekend, entering into a multi-year News Showcase agreement just days after Seven West Media, News Corp and Junkee did the same. Nine Entertainment Co is understood to also be close to signing a deal.

The deal also comes just days before the Senate is set to debate the News Media Bargaining Code, which was passed through the House of Representatives last week, prompting Facebook to, without warning, strip its platform of news in Australia.

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Brittney Rigby was Mumbrella's deputy managing editor - news and analysis. She left Mumbrella in April 2021.

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ACCC Dan Stinton Facebook Google Guardian Australia Josh Frydenberg Mel Silva News Media Bargaining Code Paul Fletcher The Guardian
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