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Amazon Pledges AU$20 Billion to Expand Australian Data Centers and AI Capacity

Australia’s AI innovation strategy is set to gain scale through expanded cloud capacity powered by new renewable energy projects

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Anthony Albanese and Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch)
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Overview

  • Amazon will invest AU$20 billion between 2025 and 2029 to expand, operate and maintain its data center infrastructure across Australia.
  • Three new solar farms in Victoria and Queensland will supply more than 170 megawatts of renewable power to support the expanded facilities.
  • The investment marks Amazon’s largest global technology commitment in Australia and aims to meet surging demand for cloud computing and generative AI.
  • AWS has trained over 400,000 Australians in digital skills since 2017 and is rolling out programs like AWS AI Spring Australia to accelerate local AI adoption.
  • Federal officials estimate AI and automation could boost Australia’s GDP by up to AU$600 billion annually by 2030, creating skilled jobs and infrastructure for complex AI applications.