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Google and Facebook using lobbyists with close ties to Morrison government to fight media code – The Guardian
Former prime ministerial staffers among those working for influential lobbying firms used by digital giants to try to quash proposed legislation
Facebook and Google have recruited five of Australias most influential lobbying firms, some with close ties to the Morrison government, as they press their case against the proposed news media code.
This small army of highly paid lobbyists, which includes former prime ministerial staffers, has been central to the digital giants attempts to influence the direction of the legislation behind the scenes.
Last week Google launched its News Showcase product in Australia as Morrison said he had a constructive…
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