No ‘automatic knockback’ for non-compliant datacentres as NSW announces fast-track pathway

As the Minns government commits to assessing proposals within 75 days, community groups fear applications will be rushed through ahead of commonwealth legislation Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Communities fighting datacentres say new guidelines in New South Wales may not prevent contentious developments, as the state government has admitted a fast-track pathway will not provide an “automatic knockback” for those who do not meet environmental standards. Under the…