Following an inquiry into digital platforms, the government finds itself wedged between News Corp and the tech giants. Both sides are lobbying heavily. Rick Morton on the battle to regulate the internet — or not.

Guest: Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton.

Background reading:

Australia and digital data in The Saturday Paper

The Saturday Paper

The Monthly

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The big wedge (Or: How Murdoch lobbies government)