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Jon Cuthbert

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Jon is a former international magazine editor with a strong background in business publications (print and digital) in the Middle East and Australia.

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Amazon faces heavy Australian regulatory penalties over unfair streaming contracts

  • The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has initiated Federal Court proceedings against Amazon, alleging unfair contract terms following the 2024 introduction of ads on its Prime Video service.
  • Amazon faces this lawsuit amid a broader 2026-27 ACCC compliance push targeting standard form contracts and cancellation policies, which currently underpin the revenue models for global streaming services.
  • Streaming platforms now operate under stricter 2026 legislation requiring consistent investment in Australian content, forcing providers to balance increased production costs against rising subscription fees.
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