Fri Dec 13 08:27:23 UTC 2024: ## Australia to Tax Big Tech: Meta, Google, and Others to Face New Levy
**CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA** – The Australian government announced it will impose a new tax on large digital platforms and search engines. This move will affect major companies including Meta, Google (Alphabet), and ByteDance. While the exact tax rate remains unspecified, the government confirmed that these companies will be required to contribute. Further details regarding the tax structure and implementation are expected to be released shortly.
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