Stephen Rue, the CEO of Optus, is set to be thoroughly questioned during an inquiry, accompanied by the telecommunications company’s chairman, John Arthur, as well as its previous chairman, Paul O’Sullivan, and chief financial officer, Michael Venter. These key figures from Optus are expected to provide insights and explanations regarding recent events that have drawn significant public and governmental attention.

Adding to the scrutiny, former opposition communications spokeswoman, Henderson, has been vocal in her demands for Communications Minister Anika Wells to participate in the inquiry. Henderson is particularly focused on uncovering the timeline and details surrounding when Wells’ office became aware of the outage, as there appear to be inconsistencies in the narrative provided so far. Her calls underscore the importance of clarity and accountability within the communications sector, especially in times of widespread disruption.