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Australia to Mandate Net-Zero Data Centres, Launch AI Office

7/15/2026

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The office will require large data centres to be net energy producers and limit water use.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced an Office of AI within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
The government intends to introduce legislation on the data-centre rules in Parliament early next year.
Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie warned that unchecked data-centre growth could raise energy prices and pollute the climate.

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Story summary

The office will require large data centres to be net energy producers and limit water use.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced an Office of AI within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
The government intends to introduce legislation on the data-centre rules in Parliament early next year.
Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie warned that unchecked data-centre growth could raise energy prices and pollute the climate.