The Australian | SA demands answers after Telstra fail renders electronic tracking system useless The Australian Share this article. Facebook · Twitter · Email; Print. A full investigation has been ordered after a Telstra hardware failure sparked the complete breakdown of South Australia's electronic monitoring system for 774 people on parole or home detention bail. Telstra outage leaves hundreds of offenders unmonitored for 24 hours in South Australia Electronic fault leaves 774 criminals and remandees unmonitored for 24 hours Violent parolee is on the run after Telstra outage knocks out electronic trackers for almost 800 criminals over 24 hours |