Jun 9, 2026 – 10.30pmThe federal government has struck a partnership with Microsoft aimed at protecting Australia’s critical digital infrastructure, amid warnings that hostile states are developing the capability to disrupt telecommunications, energy, water and financial systems.Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke and Microsoft global affairs president Lisa Monaco signed the memorandum of understanding in Canberra on Tuesday, formalising co-operation between the government and the American technology giant on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and critical infrastructure resilience.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles