Robotics

Amazon investing big in Australia robotics center

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March 16, 2026

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Amazon is investing $485 million to $525 million in a robotics fulfillment center in Australia.

Robots, working along side workers, will be able to process more than 125 million packages a year, according to a press release.

The site, a 150,000-square-meters warehouse in Brisbane, Queensland, will create more than 1,000 local jobs and is to be completed in 2028.

The fulfillment center will have the capacity to house up to 15 million of the smaller items such as pantry staples, beauty products, electronics and toys.

"People are at the heart of our operations, and by combining innovative robotics technology with skilled local talent in this state-of-the-art site, we're building a workplace where people and technology work hand in hand to deliver for our customers," Wayne Angus, Amazon Australia's director of operations, said in the release. "This investment demonstrates Amazon's commitment to Queensland customers and our confidence in the state's growing economy."