The search giant has reportedly agreed to pay publisher and broadcast on nine entertainment more than $23 million a year for content.

It's the second major Australian company to reach an agreement with the tech giant rival Seven.

West Media said Monday it had struck a similar deal.

Both Google and nine declined to comment on the reports in newspapers on Wednesday.

The deals were struck just weeks before Australia's government plans to pass laws that would essentially force Google and Facebook to agree arrangements or have fees set for them.

Last month, the Silicon Valley firm threatened to close its search engine in Australia if the government proceeded with the bill.

Now Australian Treasurer Josh Frye Denberg says Wednesday's news is proof the draft law is already succeeding.