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Australia’s $150B Data Centre Wave Spurs Questions Over Local Gains

Australia’s $150B Data Centre Wave Spurs Questions Over Local Gains

More than $150 billion is earmarked for data centre development and investment in Australia, but analysts question whether benefits will extend beyond short-term construction work. The debate centers on jobs, energy use, and how much value remains onshore.

Original headline

In the great data centre boom, will the benefits flow offshore again?