Authors voice concerns over copyright changes favoring big tech in Australia
Authors in Australia, including novelist Anna Funder, expressed concern over potential copyright changes favoring big tech during a recent trip to Canberra. Funder highlighted that companies like Google and Meta aim to access creative works for minimal compensation, undermining authors' rights. Last year's government rejection of a copyright exemption proposal reflects ongoing tensions between technology firms and the creative industry.
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Published 06 Jul 2026, 03:35 UTC · Updated 06 Jul 2026, 03:50 UTC
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