The campaign, “Don’t Let Big Tech Take Your Free Away”, will include TV ads on all commercial free-to-air television networks and will highlight the importance of the Federal Government introducing legislation to ensure people can easily find their local free TV channels. [...] Free TV channels are asking the Federal Government to introduce new laws that require manufacturers to provide free of charge: • Access to all TV channels provided by Australia’s free local networks, • Installation of all local TV apps in the first positions on home screens, and • Free local TV content first in search results and recommendations. [...] The TV manufacturers are now demanding free local TV services pay large amounts – up to 30 per cent of their revenue – to even be included on their screens or in the app store. [...] This might be a great deal for TV manufacturers, but it’s a terrible deal for Australians who just want to get their trusted local news services, cheer on their footy team or sit back and enjoy the thousands of hours of great local entertainment and drama programming, all available for free to every Australian,” she said. [...] To protect Australian stories and the services that make them and to continue experiencing moments like the Matildas’ stunning FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign, Ms Fair said the Government needs to protect Australians’ ability to find them.
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