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Hume City Council Calls for Statewide Moratorium on Data Centres

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What happened

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Hume City Council welcomed a statewide call for a moratorium on new and expanded data centres, supported by the Municipal Association of Victoria. The Municipal Association of Victoria passed a resolution calling for approvals to be paused until a comprehensive planning and environmental framework is established. Hume City Council is calling on the State Government to commit to a consistent framework for large-scale developments.

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Why it matters

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The Municipal Association of Victoria's decision elevates the issue from local planning disputes to a statewide priority. Hume City Council maintains that large-scale developments must be properly regulated, subject to genuine community consultation, and provide a tangible community benefit.

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Who's involved

  • HumeLed the call for a statewide moratorium and independent review of data centre planning.
  • state governmentIs being called upon by Hume City Council to establish a consistent planning framework.

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