Google tells Australian regulator it is not contributing to 'the death of journalism'

Tech company claims news readership has been increasing as Seven argues Google exploiting its lack of competition

Google sent more than 2bn visits to Australian news websites last year and is optimistic about the ability of quality journalism to survive the digital disruption, the company has told the competition regulator.

In a submission to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission inquiry into the impact on media from digital platforms, Google says the internet has made news more diverse, specialised and accessible, and traditional media is adapting.