News Corp Chairman Claims Big Tech Firms Operating Outside Rule of Law

Under his proposal, social media companies will need to pay for the licence and be required to follow Australian laws and regulations.

News Corp Australia Executive Chairman Michael Miller during a public hearing at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Feb. 19, 2021. Sam Mooy/Getty Images

News Corp Australia Executive Chairman Michael Miller has called on the Labor government to introduce a “social licence” to make multinational social media companies adhere to Australian laws and requirements.

Speaking at the National Press Club of Australia on June 5, Mr. Miller claimed social media giants were not subject to Australian laws, while making profits in the country.