Call for public questions on Australia's data centre impacts and regulation

An outreach effort is asking the public to pose questions on the growing data centre sector in Australia, a topic the government sees as both an economic opportunity and an environmental concern. The call precedes a discussion with climate writer Ketan Joshi and Dr Ben Eltham, whose upcoming analysis will examine the sector's water and energy demands, grid strain, sovereignty issues and impacts on regional communities.

Participants are encouraged to focus on any aspect they find most pressing, from climate effects to regulatory gaps. Responses may be left as article comments or sent via email, with a clear deadline of Wednesday, October 7. The initiative aims to shape the forthcoming interview and broader debate on how to balance growth with sustainability.