Australia politics live: tech giants face law to pay for news content; Australia joins call for Iran to end death penalty

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Australia's parliament is expected to pass the News Bargaining Bill, compelling major tech companies to pay media outlets for using their content. Additionally, Australia has joined international calls urging Iran to end the death penalty, underscoring broader political and human rights engagement.

News bargaining bill expected to pass parliament after Labor and Coalition agree on terms that will force tech companies to contribute to media outlets. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Good morning and welcome to our live politics blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then it will be Krishani Dhanji with the main action. The news bargaining incentive, which will see tech companies forced to make more deals with news publishers to compensate them for using their material, will be introduced to parliament today. More coming up. Continue reading...