Strict new rules for AI and data centres

Government lays down ground rules for new data centres

Australia is home to more than 200 data centres and, as more companies look to build or expand here, the federal government has set out five priorities for them. Follow live.

Strict new rules for AI and data centres

Tech companies face being placed at the back of approval queues unless they meet Australia’s new national interest requirements for data centres.

Data centres should back renewable transition to ensure priority under new guidelines

Advocates say the massive amount of energy and water required to run AI tech nodes poses a risk to Australian resources and energy security.

Labor lays down energy, water ground rules for data centre boom

Amid growing global angst about the electricity and water demands of the AI-fuelled data centre boom, Australia plans to impose new “expectations” on developers.

Govt imposes strict new rules for AI and data centres

Australia has announced a new strict five step framework for tech giants wanting to build data centres and use artificial intelligence in the country.