Amazon Web Services (AWS) will invest AUD$20 billion into data centre infrastructure in Australia over the next five years to support complex artificial intelligence (AI) and other technology applications.
The investment will drive the development and expansion of data centres in Melbourne and Sydney that include storage, networking, analytics, and other advanced, highly secure services, supporting cloud and AI demand.
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AWS matches 100% of its electricity consumption with renewable energy across its global operations, including Australian data centres, as part of its plans to achieve net zero by 2040.
The significant investment builds on the Australian Government’s strategic partnership with AWS to deliver a sovereign Top Secret Cloud, which will generate up to 2,000 Australian jobs.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, “This significant investment will offer Australian industries the ability to take advantage of the revolutionary opportunities provided by artificial intelligence.
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“It will build on Australia’s growing data centre infrastructure and contribute to our economic growth and resilience, including by providing more skilled jobs and AI-ready infrastructure.
“This investment highlights AWS’s role as a trusted US-based global technology provider, with a strong presence in and commitment to Australia, reflecting Australia’s continued strength as an attractive destination for business and investment.”
