TechAnthony Albanese promises fast-track approvals for datacentres to shore up AI investment

Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese says the federal government will create faster approval processes for artificial intelligence projects, including datacentres. The move is intended to strengthen investor certainty and preserve community confidence in rapidly advancing technology. In a major speech, Albanese will announce a new office of AI within his department. He is expected to present Australia as the first country worldwide to place AI’s economic, social, national security and environmental issues within one national framework.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-07-14 12:30Original