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Australians want an airline sector where you have genuine choice, argues Senator Bridget McKenzie.

Is it time to force Qantas to break up with Jetstar?

Labor’s aviation white paper failed to deal with the airline duopoly, so the Coalition is now calling for the competition review to include divestiture powers.

February

The “have a great trip!” from loved ones or colleagues has been replaced with “checked if your flight’s been cancelled yet?”

Compensating travellers for cancelled flights long overdue

The draft ‘Pay for Delay’ Bill will require airlines to improve their operations instead of having free rein to cancel flights and lose baggage.

October 2023

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Qantas must grow out of crony capitalism

The Senate inquiry’s report calls for a more competitive aviation sector and a stronger, more resilient national carrier we can all be proud of once again.

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