AI Infrastructure Clash: Data Centre Squeeze and Cybercrime Surge

Queensland is doubling down against the federal government's plan to force data centres to generate renewable energy, creating a major policy standoff. Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen says he will override states that don't comply, arguing a uniform national approach is needed to prevent higher energy prices. Queensland Treasurer David Janetzki is pushing back, saying "we're not going to burden the Queensland taxpayer with uneconomic solutions" and wants to...