A parliamentary inquiry is set to investigate the federal government's decision to block Qatar Airways from increasing its flight operations into Australia. The inquiry comes in the wake of allegations Qantas exerted pressure on the government to hinder Qatar Airways' expansion plans, leading to…
A parliamentary inquiry is set to investigate the federal government's decision to block Qatar Airways from increasing its flight operations into Australia. The inquiry comes in the wake of allegations Qantas exerted pressure on the government to hinder Qatar Airways' expansion plans, leading to increased airfares and reduced tourism. The motion for the inquiry narrowly passed the Senate, with accusations the government is favouring Qantas over competition in the aviation sector.
Professor Senanayake says not allowing those extra flights means passengers are paying more which affects tourism. "Minister, if all our major airlines except one and Labor states, competition experts and the tourism industry says 'let them fly', who is this government protecting when it claims the decision was in the national interest?"
"Why have they doubled down? Is it because of Mr Albanese's personal and political strong relationship with not just Alan Joyce, but with Qantas as the flagship bearer for his Yes campaign? Why was aviation ruled out of the government's competition review? And why did they reject the application for Qatar Airways, which we know would have put downward pressure on prices?"
These have resulted in the replacement of well-paying, stable employment positions, with lower-paid part-time, casual, and labour hires. To further complicate matters for the airline, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has launched Federal Court action claiming the troubled airline engaged in false, misleading or deceptive conduct after continuing to sell thousands of tickets that were already cancelled.
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