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Australia’s ‘World-First’ Data Center Rules Face First Hurdle
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Australia’s ‘World-First’ Data Center Rules Face First Hurdle Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s proposed “world-first” environmental and energy controls for Australia’s A$150 billion ($105 billion) data center pipeline will face their first test Tuesday, when federal, state and territory energy ministers meet to discuss guardrails for the booming sector. Ministers will meet virtually to discuss the proposed curbs as Australia’s rapidly expanding data center industry — fueled by demand for...
Australia’s ‘World-First’ Data Center Rules Face First Hurdle
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s proposed “world-first” environmental and energy controls for Australia’s A$150 billion ($105 billion) data center pipeline will face their first test Tuesday, when federal, state and territory energy ministers meet to discuss guardrails for the booming sector.
Ministers will meet virtually to discuss the proposed curbs as Australia’s rapidly expanding data center industry — fueled by demand for artificial intelligence and hyperscalers including Microsoft Corp. and Meta Platforms Inc. — attracts opposition from community and environmental groups.