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Business & Economy · Nov 2, 2026

Treasury warns much of Australia’s $150 billion data centre boom will flow offshore, net benefit still uncalculated

Treasury documents and submissions show up to two thirds of spending on new data centres may leave Australia, and officials have not completed a public net benefit calculation. The finding raises fresh questions about tax, jobs and regional planning as federal and state governments try to lock in AI era investment.

Business & Economy · Oct 9, 2026

Australian AI inquiry shifts datacentre and tech investment calculus as hearings continue

A federal parliamentary inquiry into artificial intelligence that reconvened on October 9 has sharpened regulatory and commercial risks for datacentre builders and AI firms in Australia, prompting investors and operators to reassess projects and project timelines.

Business & Economy · Sep 17, 2026

Oil Above $100 and Higher Interest Rates Put Global Economy Under New Pressure

Rising oil and gas prices are colliding with higher borrowing costs across major economies, creating a difficult combination for households, businesses and central banks as concerns about persistent inflation and weaker growth return.