# VicRoads Outage Exposes Privatization Strains

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Podcast: [Melbourne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/melbourne-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572838)
Published: 2026-06-13T09:37:15+00:00
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VicRoads’ major IT meltdown left Victorians stranded—car registrations, license renewals, and driving tests all offline for days. Despite promising recovery by Tuesday, “performance issues” delayed fixes, leaving most online services crippled while phone lines remained partially functional. Critics blame privatization, citing the $7.9 billion deal, arguing it’s failing to deliver reliable public services. VicRoads admits bugs surfaced post-launch and insists privatization isn’t to blame, calling it part of a broader modernization plan. While most systems are now restored, the dealer portal remains down. The government acknowledges the frustration, calling it a joint venture, and has launched an audit to assess performance and accountability. Support the show: Get a discount at https://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/710a2dbf60ae143c

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