Squiz Today The Optus bosses cop a grilling, and a marathon photo finish
Nov 3, 2025
Optus bosses faced tough questions as a Senate inquiry delves into a major outage and its consequences. The NYC mayoral race heats up with implications for the Democrats’ strategy ahead of 2026. It’s Melbourne Cup day, buzzing with race favorites and coverage details. Plus, a thrilling photo finish at the New York Marathon saw Benson Caputo win by just 0.03 seconds, with record-setting performances also making headlines. Stay tuned for even more quirky updates and insights!
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Outage Caused By Human Error And Slow Reporting
- Optus' September triple zero outage was caused by human error during routine maintenance and affected multiple states.
- Optus held 11 crisis meetings before notifying government about deaths, raising questions about its communication and compliance.
Inquiry Will Scrutinise Response And Legal Compliance
- The inquiry will probe timeline, impact, responses and whether Optus complied with laws and regulations.
- Communications Minister Annika Wells and ACMA were urged to explain why 000-system rules weren't enacted sooner.
000 Custodian Legislation Moves Forward
- Some recommendations after a 2023 outage included creating a 000 custodian to oversee emergency calls.
- Legislation for that custodian was passed recently and more laws are expected from Annika Wells.