Australian media executive urges government to abolish Commercial Broadcast Tax for newsrooms to combat misinformation.

Anthony De Ceglie, head of Seven West Media news, has urged the Australian government to eliminate the Commercial Broadcast Tax, which he claims burdens broadcasters with $45 million in costs for 2024/25. He argues that tax relief is essential for newsrooms to effectively combat misinformation from social media platforms like Facebook and X. De Ceglie criticized figures like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg for their roles in spreading falsehoods and harming journalism.

October 29, 2024
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