Communications Minister Summons Telcos to Meeting in Canberra

**Communications Minister Summons Telcos to Meeting in Canberra** Communications Minister Anika Wells has invited the chief executives of Australia's three largest telecommunications companies to a meeting in Canberra. The meeting is scheduled to address the systems in place for complying with legal obligations related to the Triple-0 emergency call service. This summons follows the recent Optus outage that raised concerns about the reliability of the emergency call system. Wells has emphasized the accountability of telecommunications companies in her communications since the incident. The government is also facing pressure to introduce legislation for a "Triple Zero guardian" to oversee the emergency call system. More details on this legislative effort are expected to be revealed later this week. The three companies involved are Optus, Telstra, and TPG, which owns Vodafone. There is some confusion regarding the meeting date, as two letters indicated October 7, while one letter mentioned September 7, suggesting a possible mix-up in scheduling. In addition to the telco meeting, Australia and Papua New Guinea are anticipated to sign a significant defense treaty today. This treaty is expected to strengthen ties between the two nations. As the new week begins, the political landscape is also shifting, with attention on Andrew Hastie's recent departure from the Coalition frontbench. The meeting with the telcos is a critical step in addressing the issues surrounding the emergency call system and ensuring public safety in Australia.