Go Big or Go Home: Premier Welcomes More Data Centres, but Not in the Cities

'One way or another, our data is going to be stored, and I don't want it stored overseas,' David Crisafulli said.
Go Big or Go Home: Premier Welcomes More Data Centres, but Not in the Cities

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli believes the state is prepared for significant data centre development in regional areas, viewing it as an opportunity for employment alongside critical minerals. He acknowledged the contentious nature of data centres, noting the partisan divide in the United States. Crisafulli stated that Queensland’s data should be stored domestically rather than overseas.

  • Queensland Premier David Crisafulli is ready for large data centres in regional areas.
  • He sees data centres as an employment opportunity, similar to critical minerals.
  • Crisafulli acknowledges the contentious nature of data centres and the political debate surrounding them.
  • He stated a preference for storing Queensland’s data within the state rather than overseas.
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