‘We will use all the powers available’: Bowen lays down law to states on data centres
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-08-05 15:59 UTC+10:00
Section: Environment / Climate change
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Australia, Energy, Environment & Climate
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Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen has said he will use federal power to force the Queensland and Northern Territory governments to fall into line with his plan to require data centres to fully offset their electricity use with investments in renewable energy.
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