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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Josh Taylor Technology reporter

Australia may face a rush of datacentre construction as AI firms look to avoid upcoming rules, experts say

Australian PM Anthony Albanese gestures while speaking at a cabinet meeting table, flags behind him
Anthony Albanese at a national cabinet meeting in Perth. Photograph: Matt Jelonek/Getty Images

Planned datacentres around Australia may avoid strict new rules being proposed by Anthony Albanese if they can secure approvals in the coming months, amid growing calls for a moratorium.

The prime minister is aiming to come to an agreement with national cabinet on federal regulations for datacentres at a meeting on Wednesday.

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