Firmus's IPO may have flopped but the Tasmanian premier still sees 'opportunity'

Key points

• Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff says he sees an opportunity in AI data company Firmus, despite its failed attempt to go public. Firmus co-founder Oliver Curtis reportedly blamed Australians' dim views on risk-taking.
• Rockliff said Firmus remains committed to Tasmania and announced a community benefit fund for areas hosting data centres, though details of how companies would pay into it remain unclear.
• Opposition and Greens figures questioned the scheme, while a university professor called it an important step.