Microsoft Commits $25 Billion to AI Expansion in Australia
By Rex Widerstrom
Published on April 23, 2026.
Microsoft has signed a deal with the federal government to invest $25 billion over three years in the expansion of its AI capabilities in Australia. The company will focus on data centres, job training, and cybersecurity. The agreement also includes new national guidelines for data centres and AI infrastructure.
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