# The News Bargaining Incentive is the Albanese government's attempt to address that imbalance.

*business · news · 2026-05-01 · The Canberra Times*

## Key points

- The News Bargaining Incentive would charge global tech platforms a 2.25% revenue fee if deals fail.
- This new scheme prioritizes payments to regional outlets and those serving diverse or First Nations audiences.
- AI platforms like OpenAI's ChatGPT are not included, despite their content training impacting news traffic.
- Microsoft and Apple have been excluded from obligations under the government's proposed media bargaining scheme.

**Companies:** Meta, Google, Microsoft, Apple
**Countries:** Australia, United States

[Read the full story on The Canberra Times](https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9236673/albanese-government-news-bargaining-incentive-targets-tech-giants/)

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