Australia considers banning data centres near schools
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government pledged a national AI law and is considering restrictions on data centres near schools.
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AFBytes briefing
Data centre siting rules can affect local land use, energy demand, and the pace of AI infrastructure growth.
What to watch next
- Watch for release of the draft national AI law and any specific zoning proposals.
- Track Thailand's next draft data center licensing rules for changes in permitting timelines or foreign ownership limits.
- City council votes on the proposed moratorium and any environmental impact studies will determine the length of any pause.
- Monitor Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission filings on data center interconnection requests and rate cases.
- Monitor the Nevada Legislature's interim committee hearings on data center siting for signals on 2027 bill language.
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