Amazon Announces $20 Billion Investment in Australia’s AI and Tech Infrastructure
Amazon Web Services (AWS) CEO Matt Garman and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveiled a significant A$20 billion investment by Amazon in Australia’s technology and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure during Albanese’s visit to Seattle on June 14, 2025. The five-year investment aims to establish Australia as a global leader in AI and cloud technology by expanding data centre infrastructure in Sydney and Melbourne.
“This significant investment will offer Australian industries the ability to take advantage of the revolutionary opportunities provided by artificial intelligence,” Albanese said during the visit, ahead of the G7 summit in Canada. The investment will enhance Australia’s growing data centre infrastructure, contributing to economic growth and resilience by providing more skilled jobs and AI-ready infrastructure.
Strengthening AI and Cloud Capabilities
The A$20 billion investment is the largest of its kind ever announced in Australia and will support the rapid growth of AI applications and cloud computing. Amazon’s data centres will incorporate advanced networking, storage, and analytics capabilities, helping Australian businesses innovate and scale with world-class AI and cloud technologies. AWS’s expansion will directly support Australia’s vision of boosting productivity through AI innovation.
The Australian Government has projected that AI and automation could contribute up to $600 billion annually to the nation’s GDP by 2030. To support this growth, Amazon has committed to powering its expanded data centres with renewable energy, furthering the nation’s transition to a greener economy. The company will develop three new solar farms in Victoria and Queensland, adding over 170 megawatts of capacity and enhancing the sustainability of Amazon’s operations in Australia.
Economic Opportunities and Job Creation
The investment is expected to generate significant economic benefits for Australia, creating thousands of skilled jobs in data centre operations, AI development, and cloud computing. According to AWS, the expansion will support up to 2,000 Australian jobs. “This investment highlights AWS’s role as a trusted US-based global technology provider, with a strong presence in and commitment to Australia,” Albanese said.
Amazon will also continue to support initiatives like the AWS Generative AI Accelerator and the AWS AI Launchpad, designed to cultivate AI innovation and startup ecosystems. These initiatives are part of Amazon’s broader effort to upskill Australians, preparing them for opportunities created by AI and cloud technologies.
“This planned investment deepens our long-term commitment to supporting the growth and development of Australian organisations of all sizes and helping them harness the enormous opportunity that generative AI offers,” Garman said. “AI is a once-in-a-generation transformation, and Amazon is pleased to be empowering all Australians to innovate at scale through this investment.”
