Qld blocks data centres from planning fast track


David Allen
Reporter

Queensland has blocked data centres from being fast-tracked through controversial new planning laws designed to advance its critical minerals industry after an 11-th hour amendment.

The Crisafulli government will be unable to declare data centres as state strategic projects (SSPs), preventing the compulsory acquisition of land for their construction and access to priority assistance through the development process.

The State Development and Public Works Organisation (Critical Minerals) and Other Legislation …

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