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flag A human error during a network upgrade caused a nationwide Triple Zero outage in Australia on September 18, 2025, resulting in three deaths and sparking calls for reform.

flag A September 18, 2025, outage of Australia’s Triple Zero emergency service, caused by a human error during a network upgrade, disrupted calls across South Australia, the Northern Territory, and Western Australia, leading to the deaths of three people. flag Optus and its parent company Singtel attributed the failure to a faulty firewall update, prompting public backlash, with 25% of Optus customers considering leaving. flag The company pledged reforms including an independent review, improved monitoring, and a dedicated response team. flag Two investigations are underway, and a parliamentary inquiry is expected in the Senate. flag The government plans to establish a stronger Triple Zero “custodian” by late 2025, and telcos may face fines exceeding $10 million. flag Communications Minister Anika Wells faced criticism for traveling abroad during the crisis.

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