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INSANE: 4 - The Real Truth

The Qantas saga shows Labor is crunched in a time shift – and there’s no more skating by on the vibe

Voters have been more aspirational during Albanese government’s first term, but economic conditions mean they’ve switched their focus to the here-and-now

The Guardian - AU

Give credit and blame where it's due over the big Qantas handouts

'It wasn't the Albanese government that gave billions'

Newcastle Herald

Grattan on Friday: Transport Minister Catherine King struggles to find a landing strip amid Qatar turbulence

A few days ago, the furore over the government’s rejection of Qatar Airways’ bid for more flights into major cities was all about cheaper tickets and additional seats.

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Catherine King says treatment of women was ‘a factor’ in Qatar Airways decision

Federal transport minister says treatment of Australian women subjected to bodily inspections at Doha airport in 2020 provided context for decision to block additional flights by Qatar Airways

The Guardian - AU

Booking customers on flights that were cancelled – how could Qantas do that?

Fining Qantas A$600 million if it is found to have knowingly sold so-called “ghost flights” would be fair, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

The Conversation

A $15m bonus and early retirement: The former Qantas CEO's apparent exit deal has been dubbed the ‘swindle of the century’

“Alan Joyce’s Qantas legacy is a workforce split across 38 companies and a brand now synonymous with low pay, insecure work, illegal sackings, and consumer ripoffs,” one politician said.

Fortune

‘Qantas needs to invest’: airline faces uphill battle to fix damage to reputation, experts say

Exclusive: Businesses with staff travel contracts with Qantas are reconsidering future arrangements, says commercial director at corporate travel management company

The Guardian - AU

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Word from The Hill: Danielle Wood to head Productivity Commission, Alan Joyce bows to public anger, PM jets off again

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.

The Conversation

Afternoon Update: Labor under fire over Qatar Airways decision; sharks attack yacht off Cairns; and AFL clubs rake in $40m from pokies

Transport minister defends decision not to grant Qatar Airways additional capacity, claiming the request was ‘unprecedented’

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Albanese’s new trade strategy, Liberals accused of ‘dirty tactics’ on referendum site, Qantas’ post-Joyce headaches

Anthony Albanese begins attempts to reset relations in Jakarta today, while the opposition is accused of offering false voting registration

The Guardian - AU

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

Qantas boss quits after ticket-selling scandal

The boss of Australian airline Qantas has said he will leave his job immediately following a series of embarrassing revelations about the company, including allegations it sold tickets for flights that had already been cancelled.

Evening Standard

Afternoon Update: unions welcome Joyce’s early exit; Australia tops G20 coal emissions; and the Rolling Stones’ new album

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The Guardian - AU

Will it be greener pastures for Qantas as Alan Joyce takes off?

A turbulent two weeks for Qantas have today culminated in its group chief executive Alan Joyce fast-tracking his retirement by two months to help the organisation and its brand accelerate its renewal.

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The Independent UK

Qantas boss steps down early after scrutiny and legal suit on Australian airline

Vanessa Hudson to takeover becoming the first woman to lead the Australian flagship carrier

Al Jazeera

CEO of Australia’s embattled Qantas steps down early

Alan Joyce says he is leaving airline ‘knowing the company is fundamentally strong and has a bright future’.

The Independent UK

Qantas boss retires early after allegations the Australian airline sold tickets for canceled flights

The boss of Australian airline Qantas says he will leave his job immediately — two months earlier than planned — following a series of embarrassing revelations about the company, including allegations it sold tickets for flights that had already been canceled

The Conversation

Qantas chief Alan Joyce quits early, amid customer fury at the airline

Embattled Qantas boss Alan Joyce will quit immediately, bringing forward his retirement by two months.

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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

Newcastle Herald

Nothing wrong with jumping on the bandwagon

Jump aboard the bandwagon, baby!

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

‘Only at Qantas’: workers express disbelief at CEO Alan Joyce’s $10m share windfall

Unions say bonus payments, revealed to the ASX on Friday, ‘reward management for short-term thinking and cost cutting’

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: It can be a battle to get information from the Albanese government

Thank goodness for Senate committees. This week, they’ve proved, yet again, to be worth their weight in accountability gold.

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