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For a law that was aimed squarely at Facebook and Google, the new media bargaining code has become a toothless beast thanks to some last minute ‘capitulation’ in the face of Facebook’s attention seeking tantrum last week.
Among the amendments in the watered down code are a two-month mediation period before any forced arbitration and the requirement that commercial deals already made be considered before Facebook or Google are ‘designated’ – a process that also requires a one-month notification period.
Neither company has been designated yet. When – and indeed even whether – either will be is the question now.
To be fair, there were good reasons for Facebook spitting the dummy. Their methods, however, left a lot to be desired. The saga did successfully bring Google's 'News Showcase' plans forward in Australia which has lined the coffers of big media, so at least Rupert Murdoch is happy. The reality, however, is that the code will do little to address the public good issues raised by the ACCC.
If your management reporting is still giving you headaches, we've got some tips on evaluating financial reporting software – so your team won’t have to resort to dumping ERP data into Excel and manually manipulating it (wait...no one still does that do they??).
Enjoy the read,
Heather Wright
Editor
editor@istart.co.nz
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