Slanging match as inquiry looks to chase ex-Qantas boss A Nationals senator has called out the prime minister's "cosy" relationship with the former CEO of Qantas, who she wants to front at an inquiry into flights. AAP · Oct 10, 2023
Probe wants government to revisit Qatar flights ban A coalition-led parliamentary inquiry wants the government to review its decision to stop Qatar Airways being allowed extra flights into Australia. AAP · Oct 9, 2023
Senate committee says government should 'immediately review' its rejection of Qatar flights A Senate inquiry into the Albanese government’s refusal to agree to the extra flights sought by Qatar Airways has recommended the decision be immediately reviewed. The Conversation · Oct 9, 2023
Labor should review decision to block extra Qatar Airways flights to Australia, Senate inquiry says Committee seeks more time so it can quiz former Qantas boss Alan Joyce about the Albanese government’s Qatar Airways ruling The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2023
The voice referendum may be the last time we vote under the old rules where lies are legal and there’s no brake on big money Before long Labor and the Coalition will be looking to deal on truth in political advertising and spending and donation caps The Guardian - AU · Oct 8, 2023
Peter Dutton is the exploding fire hydrant of politics, pushing his party to the angry fringes and electoral oblivion Anger and aggression in rightwing politics is now a multinational enterprise, and the opposition leader heads the local charge The Guardian - AU · Oct 6, 2023
Minister linked Qatar Airways decision to treatment of Australian women at Doha airport, FoI reveals Exclusive: federal government coordinated letters to the women and Qatari officials when they formally rejected the request for extra routes The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2023
Pilots return to work, wage talks with Qantas to resume Hundreds of pilots have gone back to work in WA after a 24-hour strike as Qantas subsidiary Network Aviation agrees to resume wage negotiations. AAP · Oct 5, 2023
Dozens of Qantas flights cancelled as pilots strike Thousands of Qantas passengers and FIFO workers have had their travel plans cancelled or rescheduled as pilots walked off the job in Perth over a pay dispute. AAP · Oct 4, 2023
Catherine King refuses to front ‘political stunt’ Senate inquiry into Qatar Airways decision Transport minister says it is ‘longstanding practice’ not to appear and says she is doing the ‘hard work the Coalition never did’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2023
Pilot strike to wreak havoc on resources sector workers Thousands of FIFO workers are expected to be affected when pilots from the Qantas-owned Network Aviation work off the job as a wages dispute intensifies. AAP · Oct 2, 2023
Qatar Airways challenged to maximise Australian routes Federal Labor minister Jason Clare says Qatar Airways should make the most of its existing Australian slots after the airline applied for more inbound flights. AAP · Oct 1, 2023
Head of Australia’s competition watchdog calls for new mandate to police airline industry Exclusive: Gina Cass-Gottlieb says ACCC needs greater powers to help new entrants compete with Qantas and Virgin The Guardian - AU · Sep 29, 2023
'Read the room': calls persist for Qantas chair to quit Corporate heavyweight Richard Goyder remains under pressure to step down as Qantas chair despite claiming he's the best person to fix the besieged airline. AAP · Sep 29, 2023
AAP · Sep 28, 2023 Pilot strike at Qantas subsidiary to hit fly-in workers WA travellers and fly-in fly-out workers are expected to be delayed when pilots strike for a full day as they negotiate an enterprise agreement.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2023 Qantas pilots in Western Australia to strike for 24 hours over pay deal Industrial action could affect more than 50 flights including routes from Perth to regional towns and mine sites
The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2023 Former Qantas boss Alan Joyce could face jail if he fails to front Senate aviation inquiry Bridget McKenzie warns former CEO of legal ramifications if he does not provide evidence on blocking of Qatar Airways flights to Australia
AAP · Sep 28, 2023 Former Qantas CEO Joyce faces extraordinary jail threat A coalition senator has delivered a remarkable threat to former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce, suggesting jail is an option if he doesn't front a parliamentary inquiry.
Pedestrian.tv · Sep 28, 2023 Influencer Slams Qantas Over Alleged ‘Disgusting’ Treatment Of Her Dog During Recent Flight "He is so rattled. Qantas, you have a lot of explaining to do!" she told her 492,000 followers.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2023 China lifts trade restrictions as relationship improves – as it happened All the day’s news as it unfolded
The Conversation · Sep 27, 2023 Even if Qantas is fined hundreds of millions it is likely to continue to take us for granted As Qantas faces up to tough questioning from a Senate committee and a claim from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for as much as A$600 million for allegedly selling tickets on more than 8,000 “ghost flights” it had already cancelled, its customers might be thinking things are about…
The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2023 Australia agrees to clear-the-air talks with Qatar over controversial airline decision Exclusive: Senate inquiry hearings were told application for extra flights by the Gulf had been ‘unfairly rejected’
The Conversation · Sep 27, 2023 Word from The Hill: Assessing Daniel Andrews, the extraordinary Pezzullo story, senators give Qantas chiefs a hard time As well as her interviews with politicians and experts, Politics with Michelle Grattan includes “Word from The Hill”, where she discusses the news with members of The Conversation’s politics team.
AAP · Sep 27, 2023 Qantas chair to stay at controls despite mounting flak Qantas boss Richard Goyder is defying calls for his resignation, saying he won't step away from the airline as it looks to improve its battered image.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 26, 2023 Dally M awards 2023 red carpet – as it happened This blog is now closed