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America’s data centre pain is Australia’s gain, says Labor

The Australian Financial Review (AFR) •
November 06, 2026 • 07:04 AM
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The unbridled roll-out of data centres in the United States has created political backlash that the Albanese government is determined to avoid.

America’s data centre pain is Australia’s gain, says Labor

The collapse in support for data centres in the United States presents a lucrative opportunity for Australia, given that proposed new guidelines will stop tech companies from riding roughshod over community concerns as they have in America, says the federal government.

While yet to be finalised, the guidelines could include vetoing controversial projects that have already been approved.

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