19 Apr 2023 | 02:27 PM UTC
Australia: Data disruptions impacting digital public services across South Australia as of early April 20
Data disruptions affecting digital public services in South Australia, Australia, as of early April 20; confirm appointments.
Event
Emerging reports indicate technical issues are affecting public healthcare and other government services across South Australia as of early April 20 following a fire at Adelaide's Government Data Center. The data outage is causing varying degrees of disruptions to services in public hospitals and Service South Australia (SA)-related functions; however, major medical service disruptions are not occurring. Access to government networks could vary by location. Officials estimate the network outage may be resolved by the morning of April 20 but may be extended if repair works are delayed.
Lingering disruptions are possible once the outage is resolved.
Advice
Confirm public service appointments through at least the afternoon of April 20. Consider using alternative platforms, if possible, for time-sensitive matters.
