Optus is getting a new CEO: Stephen Rue, current head of NBN Co, is jumping across to Australia's number two telco later this year.

Paul Budde, telecommunications management and business consultant with Paul Budde Consultancy, talks to Sean Aylmer about why the appointment 'raised eyebrows', and the current challenges in the industry.

Optus is getting a new CEO: Stephen Rue, current head of NBN Co, is jumping across to Australia's number two telco later this year. Paul Budde, telecommunications management and business consultant with Paul Budde Consultancy, talks to Sean Aylmer about why the appointment 'raised eyebrows', and the current challenges in the industry.

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Business journalist <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/">Sean Aylmer</a> talks to leaders about all things business in the <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/">Fear and Greed</a> daily interview.

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Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

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Interview: New Optus boss has a big job to do

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.


$50b wiped of bourse


Macquarie result


 Vege collusion allegations


 Canvas crashes


 News Corp impresses

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Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles

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Friday 8 May 2026

The federal government will introduce an east coast gas reservation system that requires producers to sell at least 20 per cent of gas extracted in Australia, to Australians.
ASX surges on peace hopes
Austrac investigates Tabcorp
Housing market downturn
Ted Turner dies

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Friday 8 May 2026
The federal government will introduce an east coast gas reservation system that requires producers to sell at least 20 per cent of gas extracted in Australia, to Australians.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">ASX surges on peace hopes</li>
<li aria-level="1">Austrac investigates Tabcorp</li>
<li aria-level="1">Housing market downturn</li>
<li aria-level="1">Ted Turner dies</li>
</ul>
Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news
Join our free <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">daily newsletter here</a>
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Govt unveils gas reservation plan; ASX surges on peace hopes; Ted Turner dies

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Space is rapidly becoming a serious investment theme, driven by falling launch costs, the rise of satellite networks, and growing commercial demand. 

Sean Aylmer speaks with Betashares Senior Investment Strategist Cameron Gleeson about the companies shaping the new space economy, from Starlink and Rocket Lab to geospatial mapping and AI-powered satellite data businesses.

Space is rapidly becoming a serious investment theme, driven by falling launch costs, the rise of satellite networks, and growing commercial demand.&nbsp;
Sean Aylmer speaks with Betashares Senior Investment Strategist Cameron Gleeson about the companies shaping the new space economy, from Starlink and Rocket Lab to geospatial mapping and AI-powered satellite data businesses.

Q+A: Why interest in space investing is soaring

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Interview: New Optus boss has a big job to do

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