Aussies Against AI Data Centres is a community-led campaign focused on proposed large-scale AI data centres across South Australia.
Our campaign began in Tailem Bend in the Murraylands, but our parliamentary petition covers the entire state.
This website provides information about proposed developments, their planning status and potential impacts on South Australian communities.
We acknowledge the Ngarrindjeri people as the Traditional Owners of the Country where our campaign began, in Tailem Bend. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to Traditional Owners across South Australia.
Our petition to the South Australian Parliament calls for a moratorium on new large-scale AI data centres, greater transparency, independent assessments and meaningful public consultation.
The petition is for people concerned about these developments anywhere in South Australia.
Download and print the parliamentary petition below. You can find instructions for signing and returning completed sheets on the petition page.
This is a paper petition. Completed sheets must be returned by post. The petition will be a public document.
We are following five publicly announced developments across South Australia. Each proposal is at a different stage of planning. The figures below describe proposed capacities, not confirmed operating capacity or evidence of full approval.
Developer: Firmus
Firmus is planning a large-scale AI data centre near Tailem Bend. The company has outlined plans for approximately 1,000 megawatts (MW) of computing capacity at full development, subject to approval.
Status: Planning-stage proposal.
Firmus project information ↗Developer: Quantum DC
Quantum DC has proposed a data-centre and energy hub with planned capacity of approximately 1,200 MW.
Status: Proposal and community consultation. No formal development application had been lodged as of 31 October 2026.
Quantum DC project information ↗Developer: Firmus
Firmus is planning a separate AI data centre at Stirling North, with approximately 1,300 MW of proposed computing capacity at full development.
Status: Planning-stage proposal, subject to approval.
Firmus project information ↗Developer: IREN
IREN has announced plans for an 800 MW data-centre campus at Bundey. Environmental referral documents have been published by the Australian Government.
Status: An environmental referral decision has been made. This does not mean all development approvals have been granted.
Australian Government environmental referral ↗Developer: 1414 Degrees and an unnamed data-centre operator
1414 Degrees announced an agreement to explore a staged AI data-centre development at Aurora, beginning with a possible 17 MW facility and potentially expanding over time.
Status: Early-stage proposal. The commercial agreement is non-binding.
1414 Degrees ASX announcement ↗Project information checked 4 November 2026. This is not necessarily a complete list of proposals in South Australia. Proposed capacity figures and planning status may change.
Each proposed development is different. South Australians should have access to clear information about water and electricity use, planning applications, environmental assessments and opportunities to have their say before decisions are made.
Expected water and electricity requirements, where these resources will come from and how supply arrangements could affect households, farms and local businesses.
Information about who is developing each site, what is proposed, which approvals are required and where planning documents can be found.
Assessments of potential impacts on land, agriculture, wildlife, traffic and nearby communities, including opportunities for public consultation.
No. This is a paper petition. Download the PDF, print it and sign the form.
Post them to Aussies Against Data Centres, PO Box 396, Tailem Bend SA 5260. This is the return address printed on the petition.
No. The petition states that you do not need to be over 18.
The petition states that it will be a public document. Please read this notice before signing. Do not share photographs of completed signature sheets on social media.
No. This is an independent community campaign website and is not operated by the South Australian Government or Parliament.
You can ask someone to print a copy for you or visit our Facebook community group to ask whether a local member can help.
Find the original parliamentary petition, project information, government documents and other resources relating to proposed AI data centres in South Australia.
Download the original paper petition PDF.
Join community discussions and updates.
Read the SA Government's published proposal for data-centre regulation. Check the government page for its latest status and consultation dates.
These links go directly to the original source or a named publisher. Developer claims should not be treated as independent assessments or government approvals.
Our campaign began on Ngarrindjeri Country in Tailem Bend. We acknowledge the Ngarrindjeri people as Traditional Owners and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
As our campaign reaches communities across South Australia, we also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of those lands and waters and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
We recognise the continuing connection of Aboriginal peoples to Country, culture and community, and the importance of listening to Traditional Owners when decisions may affect their Country.
