In short:
The Municipal Association of Victoria has demanded the state government impose a moratorium on data centres.
The peak body for all 79 councils in Victoria passed a resolution at its state council meeting calling for a moratorium on approvals for all new or expanded data centres until a "comprehensive" planning and environmental framework is established.
What's next?
The move by councils places pressure on the major parties to respond to mounting community opposition ahead of next month's election.
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