Qantas loses high court appeal over illegal sacking of staff

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Qantas loses high court appeal over illegal sacking of staff
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It was one of the largest sackings in Australian corporate history. But now, almost 1700 workers sacked by Qantas are celebrating a High Court ruling in their favour, finding their termination was illegal. Three years after first going to court, Qantas has apologised to the workers.

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