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Microsoft commits A$25 billion to expand AI infrastructure in Australia

By Saloni Sinha ( April 24, 2026, 07:23 GMT | Insight) -- Microsoft has committed to investing A$25 billion ($18 billion) to expand Australia’s artificial intelligence infrastructure under a new agreement with the country’s government as part of the National AI Plan aimed at attracting global tech investment. Microsoft said the A$25 billion in capital and operational expenditure by the end of 2029 will significantly expand the company’s Azure AI infrastructure across Australia.Microsoft has committed to investing A$25 billion ($18 billion) to expand Australia’s artificial intelligence infrastructure under a new agreement with the country’s government as part of the National AI Plan aimed at attracting global tech investment....

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