PoliticsNow: DFAT told of Qatar refusal 'before PM', Senate aviation inquiry told
DFAT was informed of the decision to reject Qatar Airways' application for more flights into Australia before Anthony Albanese was told, the Senate aviation inquiry has heard.
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