Can Australia Become Asia-Pacific's AI Hub?
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Deloitte calling this a ‘sliding doors moment’ for Australia as an AI data center hub means policy, power pricing, and permitting decisions over the next 12–24 months will decide whether hyperscalers double down or look elsewhere. If you’re siting AI infra in APAC, treat Australia as a live option, not a foregone conclusion.
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