Australia may face a rush of datacentre construction as AI firms look to avoid upcoming rules, experts say

Australia is facing a surge in datacentre construction as companies rush to secure approvals before new federal regulations take effect. The proposed rules aim to limit power price impacts, require renewable energy use, and restrict datacentre locations. Projects approved before the legislation's enactment next year will not be subject to these new rules, prompting a potential rush to approve developments under existing laws.