Digital platforms in Indonesia include Facebook, Alphabet Inc’s Google and some local aggregators.
Arif said these platforms benefit from carrying content generated by media companies, while “most media get less profit”.
“(There is) no balance in it,” he said.
Under the new law, the Press Council will decide the pricing structure and payment plans, acting as an arbitrator in case of a dispute.
In Australia, the News Media Bargaining Code comes into effect in March 2021. Since then, tech firms have struck more than 30 deals with media outlets, compensating them for content that generates clicks and advertising dollars, according to a report from the country’s Treasury Department.