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Investors can breathe 'a sigh of relief' as Qantas chairman Richard Goyder announces his exit: 'It's been hard to keep up with the internal drama'

Australia's flagship airline already lost its CEO Alan Joyce amid political and public outcry over a series of scandals.

Fortune

Competition watchdog authorises $19 billion Origin deal

Citing the public benefit of up to $30 billion in green energy investments, the ACCC has signed off on Brookfield's pending acquisition of Origin Energy.

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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.

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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

Suicide rates increased after extreme drought in the Murray-Darling Basin – we have to do better as climate change intensifies

The impact on mental health of weather extremes such as drought is a growing concern due to climate change.

The Conversation

Increased fire risk from charging e-bikes due to lack of battery regulation in Australia, expert says

Explosion at Sydney hostel latest in a string of blazes believed to be linked to faulty charges on e-bikes likely caused by low-quality products

The Guardian - AU

Australians ripped off by shipping companies teaming up to keep freight costs high, Rod Sims says

ACCC renews call for more power to encourage competition as its former chair says deals like that between ZIM and MSC lead to higher prices

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Minister backs ‘naming and shaming’ childcare providers who charge exorbitant fees

Education minister Jason Clare supports a recommendation by the ACCC in its latest report into childcare costs

The Guardian - AU

Why is Labor’s bill on combatting disinformation so controversial?

Coalition is ringing alarm bells about legislation, despite it containing many Morrison-era proposals. But they’re not alone in their concerns

The Guardian - AU

Childcare fees may need to be capped to curb erosion of subsidies, ACCC says

Watchdog’s latest report says childcare in Australia is ‘relatively less affordable for households than in most other OECD countries’

The Guardian - AU

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

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 Conversation

Hybrid cars may not be the green machines they seem

Claims that hybrid vehicles are as environmentally friendly as electric cars may be confusing Australian buyers, according to a report into 'greenwashing'.

AAP

EnergyAustralia in court for alleged misleading conduct

One of Australia's biggest energy providers is in the ACCC's firing line for allegedly misleading customers and breaking an industry code.

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Former Qantas chief Alan Joyce paid $21.4m for final full year in charge

Annual report reveals huge pay deal but also says former CEO could lose some of the packet due to ‘clawback’ provisions

AAP

Qantas may cancel half of Joyce's $21m golden handshake

Qantas chairman Richard Goyder says customers have lost trust in the airline and flagged action on executive salaries, which could cost Alan Joyce millions.

The Conversation

Positive outlook for local and export gas supplies for early 2024: ACCC

The outlooks for both local and export supplies of gas are positive for the early months of next year, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission inquiry’s September report.

The Guardian - AU

Can I get a refund? After I cancelled a gym membership via email, they debited $700 from me

Australian consumer law can help you, writes policy professional Kat George. Making it difficult to cancel is what advocates call a ‘dark pattern’

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Qantas in crisis: Alan Joyce has departed but the airline still has plenty of baggage

Qantas’ board is hoping Vanessa Hudson’s ascension will wipe the slate clean. But there are five big issues still plaguing the airline

The Guardian - AU

Alan Joyce quits immediately as Qantas CEO following tough week for airline

Beleaguered airline chief executive brings forward retirement by two months stating ‘the company needs to move ahead with its renewal as a priority’

The Guardian - AU

Qantas board urged to withhold bonuses of Alan Joyce and senior executives

Shareholders’ Association chief says an immediate response is needed if the airline is serious about restoring public trust

The Guardian - AU

Qantas concedes reputation ‘hit hard on several fronts’ will take time to repair

Airline says it can ‘hear and understand’ community’s disappointment after ACCC alleged it sold tickets to cancelled flights

The Guardian - AU

‘Everybody has a Qantas horror story’: run of negative headlines brings Flying Kangaroo down to earth

Alan Joyce’s airline portrayed itself as a second home for passengers, but as complaints soar is the brand now toxic?

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: rental price pain worse than GFC; calls for Qantas fines; and India employs people to make monkey sounds

Households are spending 55% more on housing than they were in June 2005

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