Global Platforms and Local Networks: An Institutional Account of the Australian News Media Bargaining Code

Abstract In recent years, researchers have scrutinised the power of digital platforms in news industry. However, while are powerful actors, there is a tendency to emphasise this at expense other institutions. chapter we examine critical role that government, regulatory authorities and media played developing Australian News Media Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code. We explore how long-standing relationships between sections activism Competition Consumer Commission, influenced final form doing so, offer nuanced account platform contextualises their actions relation residual institutional local actors.