Queensland and the Northern Territory will not have control over how data centres are powered, the federal government insists, declaring there will be "no exceptions and no carve-outs" under its renewables plan.

Canberra plans to legislate national energy standards for AI data centres despite Queensland’s refusal, raising constitutional questions.

Did Anthony Albanese cave on his demands for renewables-only approach to data centres. Queensland's satisfaction after national cabinet suggests he may have.