Anthony Albanese backed away from a renewables-only rule. States can now choose their own energy sources for data centres.
Why it mattersData centres will drive Australia's growth. The energy rules will shape how fast they get built and where they go.
AustraliaStates now have room to negotiate their own energy deals with data centre operators, unblocking projects in Queensland and the NT and potentially lowering the cost of the boom.
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