An Optus spokesman stated that the company’s A$69,900 in donations, made as payments for ticketed business roundtables between July 2021 and June 2022, were legal and fully disclosed under AEC rules, countering allegations of illegal foreign contributions.

Optus has appointed Stephen Rue as its new CEO effective November 2024 as part of a revamped governance model designed to reset strategy and rebuild customer trust. The announcement also highlighted a network sharing agreement with TPG Telecom aimed at enhancing mobile services in regional Australia.

Optus has announced a repayment of over $7.8 million to current and former employees after an investigation found significant underpayments. The company has also signed an enforceable undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman, committing to improved payroll, HR systems, and compliance processes to rectify longstanding labor rights breaches.

Optus, as part of the Singtel Group, released its 2023 Modern Slavery Statement detailing extensive measures to mitigate modern slavery risks across its operations and supply chain. The document outlines updated training modules, robust supplier due diligence, and renewed governance policies that strengthen labor rights and ensure ethical supply chain management.

Optus published a comprehensive Human Rights Statement outlining its commitments to uphold internationally recognized human rights, ensure safe and equitable working conditions, promote inclusivity, and combat unethical practices such as modern slavery. The statement reinforces the company's dedication to ethical business practices and respect for all individuals.

Optus, part of the Optus group, published a comprehensive Human Rights Statement in February 2022 outlining its commitment to uphold international human rights standards, ensure non-discrimination, provide safe and fair working conditions, and enforce ethical business practices. This document reiterates their dedication to protecting labor rights and marginalized communities.

Optus, including its subsidiary Optus Sport, published its 2021 Modern Slavery Statement detailing comprehensive measures to assess, address, and mitigate modern slavery risks across its operations and supply chain. The statement outlines policies on labor rights, supplier due diligence, training, and governance, marking a proactive step towards ethical business practices.

Optus (via its parent, Singtel Optus Pty Limited) published its Modern Slavery Statement for FY20, outlining comprehensive measures to combat modern slavery and improve human rights practices across its operations and supply chain. The statement details updates to the Supplier Code of Conduct with explicit anti-modern slavery provisions, the formation of a Modern Slavery Working Group, rigorous supplier risk assessments including self-assessment questionnaires, improved contractual obligations, whistleblower protections, and collaborative industry initiatives.

Optus, the parent company behind Optus Sport, admitted to failing to disclose thousands of dollars in political donations made during planning applications for works at Thredbo and Perisher ski resorts. The undisclosed donations, benefiting both the Liberal and Labor parties, have led to criminal convictions and fines, raising serious concerns over transparency in political influence.

Singtel/Optus Group released its Supplier Code of Conduct outlining commitments to ethical business practices, labor rights, human rights, and sustainable supply chain management. The document, dated May 18, 2015, details policies on prohibition of forced and child labor, environmental management, conflict minerals, and supplier management, reflecting a comprehensive approach to social and environmental responsibility.

At a Trans-Tasman Business Circle lunch, Optus CEO Paul O'Sullivan strongly disagreed with former Telstra boss Sol Trujillo's comments labeling Australia as backward and racist, instead highlighting Australia as an egalitarian, inclusive, and dynamic society.