Policy & Ethicsdata centresrenewable energypolicy
Australia Sets Data Centre Sustainability Expectations
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Australia's federal government on March 23, 2026 unveiled national principles guiding new data centre development, prioritising projects that bring clean energy, minimise water footprints, invest in worker training, and supply affordable computing to startups and researchers. The non-binding expectations will be used to prioritise development proposals in federal regulatory assessments, with operators expected to cover connection costs and support grid stability amid rising electricity demand.
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