What is the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into Data Centres?

The inquiry was established in January 2026 by the NSW Parliament's Public Accountability and Works Committee, chaired by Greens MLC Abigail Boyd. It examines how NSW should manage the rapid expansion of data centre infrastructure across the state, covering energy, water, planning, community impact and workforce issues. Public hearings are scheduled for May 2026, with a final report due 30 September 2026.

How many submissions did the NSW data centre inquiry receive?

The inquiry received 123 written submissions from a broad range of stakeholders including data centre operators, local councils, energy networks, environmental groups, universities, government agencies and industry peak bodies. All submissions are publicly available on the NSW Parliament website.

When are the NSW data centre inquiry public hearings?

Public hearings are scheduled for 1 May, 8 May, and 22 May 2026. The committee's final report is due 30 September 2026.

Inside the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry Into Data Centres: Submissions Analysed | Australia Data Centre Index

The NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into Data Centres received 123 submissions from operators, councils, grid networks, environmental groups, unions and universities. We have done an independent analysis of the key submissions, covering energy, water, planning, workforce and cost allocation ahead of public hearings in May 2026.

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