Friend and foe bury hatchet for Joe Aston’s Qantas book launch
What to think of the illustrious guest list at Sydney’s Hemmesphere cocktail bar for the launch of Joe Aston’s book about Qantas? A whole lot of hatchets buried by the looks.
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Corruption bosses given Qantas perks
Bosses at the national anti-corruption probe have all been gifted this rare Qantas perk, as furore grows over the Prime Minister’s free flight upgrades.
Qantas sues former pilot for alleged industrial espionage
Qantas has alleged that one of its top pilots stole confidential documents about its commercial strategy before he quit to join rival Virgin Australia.
PM breaks silence Qantas calls
Anthony Albanese has released an update after days of scrutiny over his relationship with former Qantas chief Alan Joyce and upgrades with the airline.
Albanese ‘did not ever call’ Joyce for Qantas upgrades
After The Australian put a series of detailed questions to the Prime Minister’s office, Anthony Albanese issued a statement ruling out ever calling former Qantas boss Alan Joyce seeking flight upgrades.
Push to upgrade freebie Albanese to corruption watchdog
Anthony Albanese has been urged by Peter Dutton to refer himself to the National Anti-Corruption Commission, after the PM continued to dodge claims he asked former Qantas chief Alan Joyce for personal flight upgrades.
‘Better ethics oversight needed’
The PM’s acceptance of free flight upgrades and entry into the chairman’s lounge at Qantas may not fall into the legal definition of bribery but is a result of the Australian parliament’s lacklustre ethics and integrity oversight, a law professor has argued.
PM’s Qantas word salad in train wreck press conference
The cracks in Anthony Albanese’s glass jaw are splintering as he desperately looks for scapegoats and blames others for his own actions in defending accusations over Qantas upgrades and VIP treatment.
‘Breached’: Huge call on Albo’s upgrades
Peter Dutton has blasted Anthony Albanese for “breaching” ethical standards expected of ministers after he allegedly solicited free flight upgrades.
Dutton: PM should refer himself to anti-corruption commission over Qantas
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to refer himself to the National Anti-Corruption Commission over revelations in a new book he requested upgrades from former Qantas boss Alan Joyce.
ASX ends up 0.3pc; Qantas hits record high
The local sharemarket rose slightly, led by property and tech stocks. Qantas and Premier Investments hit records. Myer spikes up after $864m apparel brands deal with Premier as Solomon Lew scores a board seat.
Qantas upgrades another hint of crony capitalism
Ordinary travellers are entitled to feel aggrieved at the cosy relationship our most senior politicians have enjoyed with Qantas, while they pay the price for lack of airline competition.
PM’s turbulence prevents cost-of-living sell getting off the ground
Anthony Albanese has a perception problem that undermines Labor’s push to expand cost-of-living relief and prove to Australian families the government understands their financial pain.
Political turbulence: Upgrade Albo facing his (lapse in) judgment day
The Coalition is considering asking the Senate to establish a new inquiry to order former Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce to explain whether Anthony Albanese solicited free upgrades.
Get on the board for the airline gravy train
Qantas chair John Mullen says the lavish travel perks awarded to his directors are ‘standard practice’ in the airline industry. It’s a good gig, and even better with some overseas carriers.
Demand to ex-Qantas boss over Albo upgrades
A senior Coalition figure has demanded former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce explain whether Anthony Albanese directly solicited flight upgrades.
Chalmers accepted Qantas upgrade, Dutton wants answers from PM
The Treasurer never asked former Qantas chairman Alan Joyce for upgrades but accepted one for himself and his family in 2018, while Peter Dutton says the PM must answer questions over a reported 22 upgrades, some while Transport Minister.
ASX ends flat despite US futures jump
The sharemarket was flat on light volumes as investors awaited key inflation data. Mosaic Brands enters receivership with KPMG appointed. ASX Limited hit by first strike against remuneration report.
The Qantas flight path under Joyce: high-flyer to nosedive
Joe Aston’s book about Qantas examines the murky relationship between the nation’s politicians and the Flying Kangaroo.
Nothing to see here: all Qantas freebies declared, says PM
Anthony Albanese claims he has been fully transparent about receiving free flight upgrades courtesy of Qantas, as a new book lifts the lid on the freebies the Prime Minister accepted from the airline.
Qantas pilot named as crash victim
A Qantas pilot has been named as one of three victims who died in a horror mid-air crash in Sydney on Saturday.
Albo defends free Qantas upgrades
The Prime Minister has been called on to explain his relationship with Qantas after it was revealed he personally requested flight upgrades from the former CEO.
Qantas moves on after big mistakes
Qantas has declared it’s ready to move on from the ‘serious mistakes’ of the past, even as a new book threatens to dredge up events the airline would rather forget.
Stockbroker’s war on ‘rubbish’ Greens turns political
Prominent Sydney broker Angus Aitken has become an ardent supporter of political action group Advance, donating a hefty sum to hobble his abhorred Greens.
Major company gives every employee $1000
Qantas Airways is giving 27,000 employees a cash thank you as union members stage industrial action at airports across the country.
Qantas grilled over ‘ghost of Alan’
Qantas shareholders have accused previous CEO Alan Joyce of using the airline as a personal play and that the board needs to atone for its past.
Why Qantas has to tackle ghosts of past to move forward
Qantas is soaring while conditions are good but when the cycle inevitably turns negative, this will test the airline’s commitment to changing its ways.
Qantas pledges clean slate after Joyce ‘mistakes’
New chair John Mullen has sought to draw the curtain on the Alan Joyce era, vowing to move on from ‘serious mistakes’ while defending the airline’s close relationship with Anthony Albanese.
ASX 200 ends flat after intraday rise; WiseTech, HMC among top gainers; Metcash falls
ASX 200 rise fades for third day running. Qantas ‘might have not survived’ without Alan Joyce and Richard Goyder: chair. WiseTech investors back founder’s reincarnation as consultant. Metcash profit warning. ResMed lifts on strong quarter earnings.
Big news for Qantas frequent flyers
Qantas is about to release 20 million domestic reward seats for members of its Frequent Flyers program.
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