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- Aviation
Coalition wants powers to force Qantas to divest Jetstar
Though the Opposition is not calling for the low-budget airline to be sold, it thinks the threat will push the country’s largest carrier to lower prices.
- Ayesha de Kretser
August
- Opinion
- Aviation
Why flight delays remain a ‘regrettable reality’ for many Australians
Transport Minister Catherine King promises fixes for airline customers failed by delays, cancellations and sky-high fares – just not quickly.
- Jennifer Hewett
- Exclusive
- Building Bad
CFMEU put Bandidos bikie on its governing board
Marty Albert was a union organiser on Victorian government construction projects and held a senior position in the John Setka-led branch of the CFMEU.
- David Marin-Guzman and Nick McKenzie
July
Rex’s CEO got juiced-up contract six days before grounding
As Australia’s aviation industry seethed with rumours of Regional Express’ woes, newish CEO Neville Howell had a spot of good luck.
- Myriam Robin
‘Not sustainable’: sex work, steam rooms, crypto to be banned on NDIS
Payments for sex work will be banned under changes to National Disability Insurance Scheme funding, with federal Labor conceding a wide range of services being billed to taxpayers are unsustainable.
- Tom McIlroy
May
New gas projects receive support amid Labor unease
Resources Minister Madeleine King has backed the development of the Narrabri gas field in NSW, and the Queensland Labor government has given the green light to four new projects in the Bowen Basin.
- Phillip Coorey
April
Dutton sets sights on Coles, Woolies ‘market domination’
The Opposition Leader has flagged action on property acquisitions and land banking as part of a new policy to boost competition.
- Tom McIlroy and Samantha Hutchinson
Teals warn Labor has ‘dropped the ball’ on small business
The independent MPs, expected to play a crucial role in next year’s federal election, also hit out at the Coalition for failing to support sensible changes.
- Patrick Durkin
February
The Super Bowl party that paralysed the nation
It reveals the brittleness of Airservices’ operations, vulnerable as they are to every tipple and sniffle.
- Myriam Robin
Federal auditor to probe Labor’s $2.2b Suburban Rail Loop commitment
The auditor-general will examine whether the approval of Commonwealth funding for the $125 billion project was “informed by appropriate departmental advice”.
- Gus McCubbing
Flight delay bill could trigger compensation payments
Senators Bridget McKenzie and Dean Smith will put forward a bill urging Labor to legislate a compensation scheme for air travellers.
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- Ayesha de Kretser
Liberals derailed by stage three tax cuts in Dunkley
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and his candidate for the Dunkley byelection have been caught on the hop by Labor’s stage three tax cut changes.
- Gus McCubbing
December 2023
States back Commonwealth push for EV tax ‘solution’
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said he will work with state and territory counterparts on “long-term options” for EV user charges.
- Jacob Greber
October 2023
Qantas inquiry calls for watchdog input on flights decisions
A Senate Inquiry into the government’s handling of the decision to block Qatar Airways from expanding has called for sweeping reforms of the process.
- Updated
- Ayesha de Kretser
September 2023
Qantas lawyer Andrew Finch makes his mark
Only three weeks ago, Richard Goyder promised humility. Finch didn’t get his chairman’s memo.
- Joe Aston
- Updated
- Aviation
Minister King blocked talks over Qatar flights
Transport Minister Catherine King did not allow her department to open negotiations with Qatar over its request to double flights into Australia before abruptly blocking the bid.
- Ayesha de Kretser
Labor accused of hypocrisy over road, rail project cuts
Infrastructure Minister Catherine King is gearing up to scrap or delay dozens of projects after an audit found a $33 billion blowout in the infrastructure pipeline.
- Ronald Mizen
August 2023
Qantas’ grand theft klepto
Alan Joyce claims he democratised airfares, but he’s sure as hell not going to democratise refunds.
- Joe Aston
- Analysis
- Commonwealth Games
PwC scandal casts secrecy shadow over Commonwealth Games inquiry
Witnesses before an inquiry into Victoria cancelling the Commonwealth Games were quick to explain why they had to remain silent.
- Patrick Durkin
EY stands by Games advice, refuses to say how much it was paid
EY consultants have told a federal inquiry they stand by the work that put the cost of the 2026 Commonwealth Games at $2.6 billion, before the Andrews government cancelled the event citing a cost blowout up to $7 billion.
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- Gus McCubbing