Victoria Lays Down the Law for Data Centres

‘Too little, too late’: Data centre buffer carve-out leaves some residents vulnerable

At least three proposed data centre projects will breach a new 150-metre buffer, in communities which have fiercely protested against AI infrastructure.

Community needs a voice in data centre developments

Premier Ben Carroll has outlined new measures surrounding the development of data centres. While welcome, he could have gone further.

Victoria lays down the law for data centres

Image: SNEHIT PHOTO/stock.adobe.comNew data centres in Victoria will be required to match their electricity demand with new renewable generation and storage.

Victoria unveils data centre strategy with renewables requirements

Victoria will require new data centres to source their own renewable energy under a strategy unveiled by Premier Ben Carroll.

Victoria’s Carroll flags tougher line on data centres than predecessor

Premier Ben Carroll has adopted a more interventionist approach than Jacinta Allan, who last year vowed to make Victoria the data centre capital of the country.

Victoria’s New Datacentre Rules Ban Sites Near Schools but Exempt Projects Already in the Pipeline

Victoria has unveiled a sweeping new policy aimed at reining in the environmental and social impact of datacentres, banning new facilities from residential areas and near schools while requiring operators to source their own renewable energy and give back to local communities. The state’s sustainable datacentre action plan, released this week, positions Victoria as having […] The post Victoria’s New Datacentre Rules Ban Sites Near Schools but Ex…