Ok ... no reply, but just for the record I was holding several small short positions on the FTSE when I last posted, and the only thing that could not be traded on my Platform was ... have a guess
Anyway, I live chatted a couple of times and rang Axi etc etc. The FTSE eventually came on line but I was way in the red.
They have promised to reimburse my positions but as of yet not done. I will update here tomorrow if or if not that has been done.
My gut feel is I think they will, but I also think I may have to remind them
... We'll see what eventuates.