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> Will they just shut off Google for Australia? And lose the billions of revenue over a few million in news payments? Of course not. Good on the Australian Go

by stirlo 6y ago

> Will they just shut off Google for Australia? And lose the billions of revenue over a few million in news payments? Of course not. Good on the Australian Government for putting them in a position where they actually have to contribute rather than taking their toys home and pouting

ipsum2 6y ago
From the article linked in the comment: > News Corp has suggested the number is closer to $1 billion. I highly doubt these companies will fork over a billion dollars each to just stay in Australia. Australia needs Google more than Google needs Australia.
- gravelc 6y ago
  I'm sure we'll survive somehow without it. Murdoch's empire is fading fast in Australia. The Australian, Foxtel, the print papers are all on their last legs. Their streaming offering Binge is laughably bad - it's only 1080p and works on barely any devices. They could well be done here too. All upside, as far as I see it.
- rightbyte 6y ago
  Google is not a superior search engine anymore and you don't really need it. From a privazy perspective it would be awesome for Google to block Australia like some US news sites block european users bc. of GDPR.
  - emiliobumachar 6y ago
    Are other search engines not bound by the same law?
    - sjy 6y ago
      "In the first instance, the Government has announced that the mandatory code of conduct will apply to Facebook and Google. However, the Treasurer may also make subsequent instruments in the future designating other platforms where fundamental bargaining power imbalances with Australian news businesses emerge." https://www.accc.gov.au/system/files/Exposure%20Draft%20EM%20-%20NEWS%20MEDIA%20AND%20DIGITAL%20PLATFORMS%20MANDATORY%20BARGAINING%20CODE%20BILL%202020.pdf https://www.accc.gov.au/system/files/Exposure%20Draft%20EM%2...
  - mam2 6y ago
    Despite the downvotes, I think It's kind of true tho. I don't think a country will collapse without google.
    - alickz 6y ago
      I agree that a country could easily go without Google Search, there's enough competitors in that space and they all do mostly the same thing that people would quickly switch with no issues. The bigger problem would be Australians giving up YouTube, and to a lesser extent Android if Google Play Services is withdrawn. There's no real competitor to YouTube, and especially during the virus where everyone's at home with nothing to do going without it would be a major pain point for many Australians. The country wouldn't collapse but it would be a big deal. That's all assuming Google withdraws entirely from the country of course.
      - rightbyte 6y ago
        The tele providers would love that the play store went offline and get replacements. It is quite silly that they ship with Google Play as default actually I guess they are forced by Google. Youtube on the other hand would be a caltural loss due to the network effect even if replacements would be plenty.

by stirlo 6y ago

ipsum2 6y ago

From the article linked in the comment: > News Corp has suggested the number is closer to $1 billion. I highly doubt these companies will fork over a billion dollars each to just stay in Australia. Australia needs Google more than Google needs Australia.

gravelc 6y ago
I'm sure we'll survive somehow without it. Murdoch's empire is fading fast in Australia. The Australian, Foxtel, the print papers are all on their last legs. Their streaming offering Binge is laughably bad - it's only 1080p and works on barely any devices. They could well be done here too. All upside, as far as I see it.
rightbyte 6y ago
Google is not a superior search engine anymore and you don't really need it. From a privazy perspective it would be awesome for Google to block Australia like some US news sites block european users bc. of GDPR.
- emiliobumachar 6y ago
  Are other search engines not bound by the same law?
  - sjy 6y ago
    "In the first instance, the Government has announced that the mandatory code of conduct will apply to Facebook and Google. However, the Treasurer may also make subsequent instruments in the future designating other platforms where fundamental bargaining power imbalances with Australian news businesses emerge." https://www.accc.gov.au/system/files/Exposure%20Draft%20EM%20-%20NEWS%20MEDIA%20AND%20DIGITAL%20PLATFORMS%20MANDATORY%20BARGAINING%20CODE%20BILL%202020.pdf https://www.accc.gov.au/system/files/Exposure%20Draft%20EM%2...
- mam2 6y ago
  Despite the downvotes, I think It's kind of true tho. I don't think a country will collapse without google.
  - alickz 6y ago
    I agree that a country could easily go without Google Search, there's enough competitors in that space and they all do mostly the same thing that people would quickly switch with no issues. The bigger problem would be Australians giving up YouTube, and to a lesser extent Android if Google Play Services is withdrawn. There's no real competitor to YouTube, and especially during the virus where everyone's at home with nothing to do going without it would be a major pain point for many Australians. The country wouldn't collapse but it would be a big deal. That's all assuming Google withdraws entirely from the country of course.
    - rightbyte 6y ago
      The tele providers would love that the play store went offline and get replacements. It is quite silly that they ship with Google Play as default actually I guess they are forced by Google. Youtube on the other hand would be a caltural loss due to the network effect even if replacements would be plenty.