Australia Sets Datacenter Energy Expectations for Operators

Australia's government has announced new expectations for datacenter operators, emphasizing the need for self-generated electricity and alignment with national interests. The expectations also encourage sustainable water use and investment in local jobs. The Tech Council of Australia and the Electrical Trades Union have welcomed these guidelines.

Published Mar 23, 2026

Australia's government has issued expectations for datacenter operators, mandating that they generate their own electricity and bear energy transmission costs. Proposals not aligned with these expectations will not receive priority in regulatory assessments.

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The guidelines emphasize national interest, sustainable water use, and local job investment. The Tech Council of Australia and the Electrical Trades Union have expressed support for these measures. In other news, Hong Kong's customs agency seized 17,000 counterfeit data storage devices, and Singtel's CEO apologized for three service outages affecting customers in Singapore.