Stop the construction of giant AI data centre in West Brisbane
The issue
The construction of the largest AI Data Centre in Australia right here, in West Brisbane, is not just a local issue—it’s a national concern. This project, to be operated by Anthropic, is poised to consume an astronomical amount of energy equivalent to a quarter of Queensland’s daily usage. Imagine the impact: the energy drain would be comparable to 1.5 million Australian homes. This is neither acceptable nor sustainable, in the Darling Downs, in Brisbane, or anywhere in Queensland or Australia.
The proposed data centre would presumably necessitate the duplication of a coal-fired power plant, specifically a 750MW facility in Dalby—a decision that seems like a backward step in an era where we are striving towards sustainability and clean energy solutions. Let’s not forget, no community asked for this.
Furthermore, this development threatens to diminish the rich farmland and the delicate ecosystems that thrive around this region. Our lands and biodiversity are invaluable and irreplaceable, playing a pivotal role in both the local economy and global ecological balance.
We are living in a time where the consequences of our environmental choices are more palpable than ever. Taking steps backward into fossil-fuel dependency undermines our commitment to renewable energy and combats global warming. We must harness our resources responsibly and invest in technologies that support rather than detract from our ecological and environmental integrity.
The decision-makers at Anthropic must pause and reconsider this project in the face of undeniable environmental concerns and community resistance. Shifting toward more sustainable data storage solutions, investing in renewable energy technologies, and respecting the surrounding ecosystems are viable pathways forward. In doing so, we align not only with community expectations but ethical environmental stewardship.
Join us in opposing the development of this AI Data Centre in West Brisbane. Let’s protect our lands, our homes, and our future. Sign this petition to let your voice be heard, and to demand accountability and responsibility from corporations that impact our communities and environment.
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The issue
The construction of the largest AI Data Centre in Australia right here, in West Brisbane, is not just a local issue—it’s a national concern. This project, to be operated by Anthropic, is poised to consume an astronomical amount of energy equivalent to a quarter of Queensland’s daily usage. Imagine the impact: the energy drain would be comparable to 1.5 million Australian homes. This is neither acceptable nor sustainable, in the Darling Downs, in Brisbane, or anywhere in Queensland or Australia.
The proposed data centre would presumably necessitate the duplication of a coal-fired power plant, specifically a 750MW facility in Dalby—a decision that seems like a backward step in an era where we are striving towards sustainability and clean energy solutions. Let’s not forget, no community asked for this.
Furthermore, this development threatens to diminish the rich farmland and the delicate ecosystems that thrive around this region. Our lands and biodiversity are invaluable and irreplaceable, playing a pivotal role in both the local economy and global ecological balance.
We are living in a time where the consequences of our environmental choices are more palpable than ever. Taking steps backward into fossil-fuel dependency undermines our commitment to renewable energy and combats global warming. We must harness our resources responsibly and invest in technologies that support rather than detract from our ecological and environmental integrity.
The decision-makers at Anthropic must pause and reconsider this project in the face of undeniable environmental concerns and community resistance. Shifting toward more sustainable data storage solutions, investing in renewable energy technologies, and respecting the surrounding ecosystems are viable pathways forward. In doing so, we align not only with community expectations but ethical environmental stewardship.
Join us in opposing the development of this AI Data Centre in West Brisbane. Let’s protect our lands, our homes, and our future. Sign this petition to let your voice be heard, and to demand accountability and responsibility from corporations that impact our communities and environment.
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Petition created on 17 September 2026