Google, Meta and TikTok face new levy to pay for Australian news as Albanese reveals media plan
By Josh Butler and Tom McIlroy
Government’s draft news bargaining incentive scheme includes 2.25% levy on local revenues of digital giants
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/28/albanese-tech-companies-australian-media
#AnthonyAlbanese #Media #Australianews #Google #Meta #JoshButler #TomMcIlroy
David Brat, Ayn Rand expert who once argued Christianity and capitalism should merge, named as US ambassador to Australia
By Tom McIlroy and Nick Visser
Republican, who has Masters of Divinity, represented Virginia in Congress for two terms
Australia news live: NT police investigating man they believe led away missing girl; NSW public transport to get $820m ticketing upgrade
By Nick Visser
Meanwhile UK House of Commons inquiry into Aukus reveals ‘shortcomings and failings’ in delivery of submarine plan. Follow today’s news live
#Australianews #Australianpolitics #Australianeconomy #Business #Health #Australianeducation #Australianimmigrationandasylum #Australianforeignpolicy #NickVisser
Angus Taylor’s claim that Iran is a ‘bad country’ erases the courage of those who resist the regime at all costs | Nos Husseini
By Nos Hosseini
Australian opposition leader’s comments reveal he is unable to tell the difference between authoritarian regimes and the people forced to live under them
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/28/angus-taylor-iran-bad-country-comment
#AngusTaylor #Coalition #Liberalparty #Australianews #Australianpolitics #NosHosseini
David Brat: Trump picks former Republican congressman to be US ambassador to Australia after 17-month vacancy
By Nick Visser
Republican, who has Masters of Divinity, represented Virginia in Congress for two terms
‘Shortcomings and failures’ could sink Aukus nuclear submarines plan, UK inquiry warns
By Ben Doherty
Australia is dependent upon UK’s ability to deliver new submarines but report says ‘cracks are already beginning to show’
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/28/aukus-nuclear-submarines-funding-uk-inquiry
#Aukus #Defencepolicy #Australianews #Australiansecurityandcounterterrorism #Australianmilitary #BenDoherty
Rebel Wilson gives evidence in high-profile defamation case against star of directorial debut
By Australian Associated Press
Hollywood star expected to testify about claim a fellow actor confided in her that she was uncomfortable about a bathing request from another colleague
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/apr/28/rebel-wilson-gives-evidence-defamation-case-ntwnfb
#RebelWilson #Australianews #Film #DefamationlawAustralia #Australianfilm #Culture #AustralianAssociatedPress
Australia news live: UK inquiry says ‘cracks already beginning to show’ on Aukus; search for missing five-year-old near Alice Springs grows
By Nick Visser
House of Commons inquiry into Aukus reveals ‘shortcomings and failings’ in delivery of submarine plan. Follow today’s news live
#Australianews #Australianpolitics #Australianeconomy #Business #Health #Australianeducation #Australianimmigrationandasylum #Australianforeignpolicy #NickVisser
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