Local government is calling for involvement in data centre decisions. The request – from the Australia Local Government Association – follows the announcement last week of new national standards to regulate major AI infrastructure, secure grid capacity, and safeguard water supplies. Premiers and chief ministers will be consulted on the standards at a national cabinet meeting next month. Local government also wants a seat at the table. “These dec…
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