# Telstra Outage Sparks National Crisis | Australia News

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Podcast: [Australia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/australia-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569932)
Published: 2026-07-11T05:10:50+00:00
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Over 600 emergency calls were blocked during a major Telstra outage, sparking national outrage and raising urgent questions about network reliability. Telstra’s CEO cut her holiday short to apologize, while government officials warned lives may have been at risk. The incident has reignited calls for telecom reform, with a Senate inquiry now investigating the failure alongside Telstra’s internal probe and a looming ACMA investigation that could lead to $30 million fines. Despite new legislation since last year’s Optus outage, critics argue outdated laws from 1997 are inadequate to protect critical services — and demand a complete overhaul to prioritize public safety. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/997f17619945b0be

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