On: Google threaten to shut down search in Australia if digital news code goes ahead

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> This is not free trade or free enterprise and just begs for similar protectionist retaliation against Australian interests.

I guess the issue here is that it's the Australian government standing up for one American multinational against another American multinational. It's not really protectionism; it's more standard old fashioned corruption. I'm not sure if protectionist retaliation is the standard response to corruption. It's possible it becomes an option available in this case.

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I guess the issue here is that it's the Australian government standing up for one American multinational against another American multinational.

How thoughtful of them to take an interest /s.

Murdock and company totally dominate Australian media. His roots and influence there are much deeper and more pervasive than in America.