$1b data centre given planning tick in just 75 days as state gets cosy with big tech

Victoria fast-tracked a $1b data centre in Port Melbourne through planning in 75 days, as its jobs minister met technology chiefs 16 times in 2025, as the state goes all in on big tech.


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