# Australian government tells volunteers to discard thousands of working test routers

The Australian government has instructed volunteers to throw away thousands of still-functioning routers used in a testing program. This wasteful disposal highlights concerns over government spending and resource management. The routers could have been repurposed or donated.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/07/thousands-of-routers-bricked-after-government-program-concludes-in-australia/) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:10:16 +0000