Discussing the impact of the Bill on our industry, PPA argues that independently regulated specialist publishers must be exempt from the scope of the Bill. We point out that, given consumers are increasingly seeking out specialist information sources online, a failure to exempt specialist publishers from the scope of the Bill will make the exemptions less effective over time.

PPA concludes that greater competition is necessary to guarantee an online space – consumer choice will compel platforms to prioritise the welfare of users. Giving the Digital Markets Unit strong statutory powers will also rebalance the relationship between platforms and publishers, helping guarantee sustainable funding for the reliable information sources that are critical to online safety.

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Read the PPA Decodes resource on the Digital Markets Unit.