Anthony Albanese has agreed to relax energy rules for data centres in planned national AI laws, allowing states and territories with publicly-owned electricity networks to tap “surplus” fossil fuel power.
The Prime Minister revealed the concession following a meeting of National Cabinet in Sydney on Wednesday, where state and territory leaders agreed to progress the national framework.
It comes after sustained backlash from Queensland and the Northern Territory over the …
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