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US voters lashed out at data centres. What does that mean for Australia’s AI ambitions?

US voters lashed out at data centres. What does that mean for Australia’s AI ambitions?

Community pushback against data centre developments is starting to have big political effects.

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Johanna Lim

Data centres have existed for decades. So why are they so controversial now?

Data centres were once treated as invisible pieces of digital infrastructure. Now, they’re the focus of intense political debate.

14.09.2026 20

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Johanna Lim

Power-hungry data centres threaten Australia’s energy grid. Here are 3 steps to make them more efficient

Australia could be a global champion for sustainable data centre growth.

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Johanna Lim