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What’s in the AI data centre boom for us?
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- ABC News Daily
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- Jul 1, 2026
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- 906
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Summary
A data centre boom is underway that promises to help drive Australia’s economic growth. We’re seen as a key location for the data centres that drive the latest AI technology. But a lot of the revenue generated by the multinational big tech firms won’t come anywhere near Australia, so should the taxpayers hosting the data centres get a bigger cut of the profits? Today, independent economist Saul Eslake on how we’re cashing in on AI. Featured: Saul Eslake, independent economist