CANBERRA, ACT, Aug. 26 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release:

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER:Thanks very much for joining us. Today's National Cabinet has met to discuss some of the big issues which face our nation. We've had a positive and constructive meeting, and we've agreed the following, which is all included in the communique that has been distributed or will be distributed. Firstly, we'll work together to form Australia's new national artificial intelligence laws, which will be legislated by the Commonwealth early next year, and protect our water, energy systems, and importantly ensure that power prices are protected for Australians, and that these data centres are located in the right places. We w...