Qantas boss Alan Joyce faced nearly two hours of relentless questioning over his airline’s relationship with the government and role in the cost of living crisis.
“We think Australia should protect its national interest,” Joyce said.
Earlier on Monday, Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones told media the federal government had made its call on the Qatar Airways request to ensure Qantas was profitable, contradicting previous statements by Transport Minister Catherine King who has faced backlash over last month’s decision.“I wouldn’t have used the same words that Stephen did... I’ve repeatedly said this was a decision that was taken in the national interest, and there’s no one factor that swayed my consideration...
The Senate may use its powers to demand he reveal details about whether family members of politicians have been issued memberships to the airline’s exclusive Chairman’s lounge. Joyce agreed to come back to the committee about what he may be ready to divulge about political membership of the Chairman’s lounge in light of “security concerns”.
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