Optus
Coverage of Optus in the Nexus archive.
- As the Telstra crisis unfolded, the Coalition fell victim to another communications failure
A major Telstra outage disrupted phone connections, trains, and emergency services, prompting questions about telecommunications regulation. Opposition leader Angus Taylor faced criticism for communication failures amid the crisis.
- Pay someone to buy phone plans scam?
A scam involving purchasing high-end iPhone 17+ phones through Optus payment plans in Australia is described, where participants receive reimbursement and profit via a 'blank card' system. The scheme allegedly involves a third-world country contractor reselling the phones, though the feasibility is questioned due to economic and logistical challenges.
- KPMG leaked confidential Optus information and surveilled whistleblower’s laptop, inquiry hears
KPMG admitted to leaking Optus' confidential information during a bid for a Telstra audit contract. The firm also surveilled a whistleblower's laptop and dismissed the individual as having 'workplace grievances', according to a parliamentary inquiry.