The tussle over Australian datacentres is just beginning – and it’s been far from easy so far | Tom McIlroy
The Guardian
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Australian datacentres currently consume about 3% of the national electricity supply, projected to rise to 13% by 2035, driven by AI infrastructure growth. The Albanese government plans new national laws requiring datacentres to use renewable energy and support fossil fuel transition, amid state-level resistance. This legislative effort aims to balance AI development opportunities with environmental and resource concerns.
