Airlines such as Virgin Australia, Regional Express and Bonza backed the competition watchdog’s monthly mandate being extended. But Qantas objected.
, but said Transport Minister Catherine King would need to determine it is a priority.
The Australian Airports Association’s chief executive, James Goodwin, left, and head of policy and advocacy, Merrick Peisley.In documents filed in response to questions on notice tabled as part of a Senate inquiry, a member of Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ office, Ruth Moore, replied: “While noting the ACCC has a lot to manage, we have no in-principle objection to an extension, providing it is a priority of Minister King.
But a briefing document, tabled by Ms King’s department, for a meeting that occurred between the minister and former Qantas boss Alan Joyce on November 23, says: “Qantas officers have indicated to Treasury officials they are interested in learning whether it is likely that ACCC monitoring will continue beyond June 2023.”
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