# Jacinta Allan

Type: Person

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## Timeline

- **2035-01-01**: Consumption Projection — Data center power usage is projected to reach 9% of the total Australian national grid.
- **2026-02-17**: Victoria Policy Push — Minister Pearson defends 75-day fast-track approval for data center 'mega-factories'.
- **2025-08-01**: AEMO Power Report — AEMO finds data centers consume 2% of national power, warning of future grid strain.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Victoria Fast-Tracks AI Data Centers Amid Rising Resource Scarcity Concerns
2026-03-01 00:12:10 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

The Victorian government is accelerating data center approvals to a 75-day window to secure billions in investment and compete with New South Wales. However, critics warn that the massive energy and water requirements of these 'AI mega-factories' could destabilize the grid and strain local resources as consumption is projected to quadruple by 2035.
Full story: https://getsaasbrief.com/story/victoria-ai-data-center-fast-track-resource-scarcity

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