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Liz Hobday

'Makes no sense': Aussie musicians dudded on radio fees

Laws made in 1969 still determine the fees radio pays to Australian artists such as Amy Shark. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Australian radio stations are playing music by local artists for a fraction of what it's worth, a parliamentary hearing has been told.

Laws made in 1969 (a year that gave rise to some classic hits) still determine the fees paid to artists today, music executives told the hearing on Friday.

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