Thursday, 5 November, 2026
Power Over Oversight: Inquiry Calls Out Blind Spots in Australia’s Data Centre Surge
By TechShots Studio
An inquiry into New South Wales data centres revealed that current approval processes fail to track cumulative impacts on local water and power supplies. Despite growing community friction and calls from local councils for a pause, the parliamentary committee stopped short of recommending a construction moratorium. Instead, it urged stricter federal regulations and clearer legal accountability for AI developers.
Read full story at REUTERS