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Microsoft outage hits Australia's spy agency and federal police

thestar.com.my — November 13, 2026 at 04:01 AM UTC

Australia's spy agency and federal police were among organisations affected by a Microsoft services outage on Friday, prompting the government to activate an agreement for priority restoration. Users worldwide experienced hours of disruption to Microsoft 365, Outlook, and Teams. ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess and AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett confirmed their agencies were impacted, while Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke stated Microsoft indicated the outage was not believed to be a cyber attack. Burke said the government activated a formal cyber agreement with Microsoft to ensure Australian interests receive appropriate prioritisation in restoring services. The outage disrupted operations across multiple sectors globally.

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