PM's data centre plan may hit roadblock as energy debate heats up
29-07-2026 01:14 via abc.net.au

PM's data centre plan may hit roadblock as energy debate heats up

As two energy ministers oppose the prime minister's plan for national AI rules for data centres, the question over how to power the facilities intensifies. 
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