Anthony Albanese agreed to let states with state-owned power networks use extra fossil fuel power for AI data centres.
Why it mattersThis could bring more AI data centre investment to Australia but may increase fossil fuel use and harm the climate.
AustraliaQueensland and Northern Territory can now pursue data centre projects using cheaper fossil fuel power; impacts Australia's path to lower emissions.
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