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PM reveals Microsoft deal to commence US State Visit

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U-S tech giant Microsoft will build what's it calling a 'cyber-shield' to protect Australia from online attacks as part of a multi-billion dollar deal. The Prime Minister made the announcement in Washington where he's preparing for talks with the US president and key law-makers to push forward Australia's AUKUS agenda. But progress has been thwarted by a political storm raging in Congress.
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