TechAustralia may see data-centre rush as AI firms seek to beat new rules, experts warn

Experts warn that data-centre developers in Australia may rush to secure approvals before proposed federal rules take effect. The rules would require new sites to add renewable energy, cover their grid-connection costs, reduce water use and stay away from homes and schools; projects approved beforehand would not be subject to them retrospectively.

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