Industry, unions, community and environment groups are demanding regulation as data centres emerge amid a rapid AI boom.
The collective have united on eight responsible data centre principles put to federal government, saying the centres should produce their own renewable energy, build community relations and use water responsibly.
Image: Source – Pexel – Brett Sayles
Produced By: Sam Georgiou
Featured In Story: Annika Reynolds – National Climate Policy Advisor at the Australian Conservation Foundation
First aired on The Wire, Thursday 26 February 2026