( August 19, 2026, 04:09 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Tasmania has opened an inquiry into the construction and operation of AI data centers in the Australian state, the local government announced Tuesday. The inquiry will consider potential legislation and regulation covering environmental and public resources, planning impacts, parliamentary oversight, transparency of resource consumption, community consultation and tangible benefits for Tasmanians. It is accepting submissions until Sept. 21.Statement follow. Terms of reference attached. ...
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