Google says it will block Australians from being able to use Google search if the government goes ahead with plans for a media code that will make the search giant pay for news.
Google is playing a costly game of chicken with the government, considering Google Australia's nearly $5 billion dollars in revenue last year.
Google argues that it helps publishers by delivering a huge audience from links with search results. But democracy advocates say that with 95% domination of internet search in Australia, the company poses a threat to democracy.
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