Live: Queensland premier hails data centre carve-out for coal, gas use

Queensland premier secures data centre power victory over PM

Ahead of Wednesday’s national cabinet meeting, the Albanese government said it would force Queensland to fall into line. It later backed down.

Aug 26, 2026

Bowen says 'no carve-outs' after Queensland claims data centre win

Queensland and the Northern Territory will not have control over how data centres are powered, the federal government insists, declaring there will be "no exceptions and no carve-outs" under its renewables plan.

Aug 28, 2026

Live: Queensland premier hails data centre carve-out for coal, gas use

David Crisafulli welcomes an agreement to exempt his state from having to use renewable energy to power new data centres. Follow live.

Aug 26, 2026