Anthropic subsidiary signs conditional lease for Queensland data center project

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Published Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · 4:24 AM EST

Anthropic's Australian subsidiary has signed lease documentation with a consortium including Australian Data Centres for the first stage of a proposed hyperscale data center campus in Queensland's Western Downs, DCD reported. Dexus disclosed the agreement in its September quarterly update; it remains subject to customary approvals, including Dexus Board approval. Dexus holds an 85 percent interest in Australian Data Centres. Chief executive Ross Du Vernet said the business has launched a fundraising process to bring in additional capital, with Dexus yet to determine its participation. Further project details are due at financial close.

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