Chris Bowen vows to override Queensland and NT to force renewables-powered AI datacentres

https://www.theguardian.com/profile/josh-butler· Aug 5, 2026 · 8:09 AM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 3 views

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▪Chris Bowen, pictured at the press club on Wednesday, says new legislation will ensure energy reliability, forcing datacentres to be powered by renewables.
▪Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAPView image in fullscreenChris Bowen, pictured at the press club on Wednesday, says new legislation will ensure energy reliability, forcing datacentres to be powered by renewables.
▪The constitution is clear about the power of commonwealth legislation.

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Chris Bowen, pictured at the press club on Wednesday, says new legislation will ensure energy reliability, forcing datacentres to be powered by renewables. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAPView image in fullscreenChris Bowen, pictured at the press club on Wednesday, says new legislation will ensure energy reliability, forcing datacentres to be powered by renewables. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAPAustralia newsChris Bowen vows to override Queensland and NT to force renewables-powered AI datacentresEnergy minister says Australian households and energy reliability will be protected by new federal legislation Josh ButlerWed 5 Aug 2026 04.09 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleEnergy minister Chris Bowen says the federal government will override state governments that oppose new national rules on…

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