Under section 52ZZS of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (CCA), a review of the operation of the News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code (the Review) was required to commence by 2 March 2022.
On 28 February 2022, the Treasurer released terms of reference for the Review.
The Treasury undertook the Review, in consultation with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, and the Australian Communications and Media Authority.
A consultation paper was released.
The Review provided a final report to the Treasurer and Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts and the report was published on the Treasury website on 2 December 2022.
On 18 December 2023, the government published its response, which supported the 5 recommendations of the Review.