Microsoft outage live: Outlook and Teams failures impact government agencies, schools and businesses

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Key context: <p>Microsoft says some servers are returning to service and streamlined recovery process under way to end a global outage</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/nov/13/microsoft-outage-outlook-teams-word-excel-reports">Microsoft begins restoring services amid global outage affecting Outlook and Teams</a></p></li></ul><p>State government email services have been impacted by the Microsoft outage.</p><p>A Tasmanian government spokesperson said there was no impact to critical systems used for frontline services.</p><p><em>Impact is largely restricted to the sending and receiving of email.</em></p><p><em>Western Australia, along with jurisdictions around the world, is being impacted by a global Microsoft outage. <br> <br>We are receiving updates from the Commonwealth who are working with Microsoft at the most senior levels to resolve. Microsoft are prioritising life, safety and Government services</em>.</p><p>We are working to restore services as quickly as possible and apologise for any inconvenience.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/live/2026/nov/13/microsoft-outage-down-today-live-update-outlook-teams-365-when-fixed-latest-status-cause-news">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.