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Clause 58 outlines the process by which the backstop mechanism will be triggered. Only the relevant leagues will be able to apply to trigger the backstop. While we understand concerns that this regime is perceived as interventionist, it is important to acknowledge that the regulator cannot trigger the process itself without receiving an application. This is similar to the approach used in other jurisdictions—for example, with news publishers and big tech in Australia. The clause sets out that a relevant league can apply to trigger the process if they cannot agree privately on any specific issues relating to distributions.