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Things to know: Australia’s model to strengthen news and journalism

Things to know: Australia’s model to strengthen news and journalism
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By MicrosoftFebruary 16, 2021
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Microsoft On The Issues offers perspectives from Microsoft on legal, public policy and citizenship topics. Microsoft passionately believes in the power and potential of technology, and that the right tech policies can help underpin innovation, encourage competition and ensure tech innovations continue to benefit everyone. Microsoft shares their point of view and ideas on topics as diverse as privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual property, environmental sustainability, education and corporate citizenship. Learn more at Microsoft On The Issues.

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A healthy democracy depends on healthy journalism. News organizations aren't getting their share of the revenue their content helps generate. The Australian government has developed an innovative proposal that would require tech gatekeepers to share search revenue with local independent news organizations. Their approach is a potential model for other countries, too. Microsoft supports this approach. To read five fast facts about the proposals, visit Microsoft On The Issues.

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