Albanese seeks to quell datacentre disquiet as climate expert warns ‘we’ve got one shot to get the rules right’
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the AI (artificial intelligence) category. Published on August 24, 2026 • Originally reported by Tom McIlroy and Petra Stock. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the AI (artificial intelligence) category. Published on August 24, 2026 • Originally reported by Tom McIlroy and Petra Stock. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Prime minister will use national cabinet meeting to assuage premiers over new AI law as AEMO forecasts seven-fold rise in datacentre power use
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Anthony Albanese will seek to use Wednesday’s high-stakes talks with premiers to quell growing unhappiness about national controls on datacentre developments, promising new approval laws will complement state rules.
Faced with growing opposition from conservative governments in Queensland and the Northern Territory, Albanese will tell national cabinet he plans a major piece of legislation next year to ensure the economic benefits of AI are shared widely.
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