In this week's podcast:[00.40] AMTA CEO Chris Althaus is stepping down after 15 years representing the industry to government and the community. In this interview he looks back at the highlights of his time and tells us what still needs to be done to keep Australia on top.[11.08] Optus VP regulatory & public affairs Andrew Sheridan previews the company's business update this week and talks to the reasons why the investment climate in Australia is challenging for telecom infrastructure operators.[20:49] CommsDay executive editor Rohan Pearce looks at Victoria's big telecom investment, a Wagga agtech company making good in NY and a new data centre investment fund.

[26:28] CommsDay chief editor Simon Dux takes us through what happened at the Australian Space Forum in Adelaide.