QantasPoliticsThe 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.
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.
newsNewsWirePeter Dutton has blasted Anthony Albanese for “breaching” ethical standards expected of ministers after he allegedly solicited free flight upgrades.
Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer and Jessica Wang Politics NowNationOpposition 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.
Trading DayTrading DayThe 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.
EditorialOrdinary 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.
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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.
Qantas upgradesPoliticsThe 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.
AviationAviationQantas 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.
UPDATEDNewsWireA senior Coalition figure has demanded former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce explain whether Anthony Albanese directly solicited flight upgrades.
Politics NowPoliticsThe 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.
Trading DayTrading DayThe 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.
ExposeAviationJoe Aston’s book about Qantas examines the murky relationship between the nation’s politicians and the Flying Kangaroo.
NATIONNationAnthony 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.
InvestigationNewsWireA Qantas pilot has been named as one of three victims who died in a horror mid-air crash in Sydney on Saturday.
newsNewsWireThe 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.
AviationAviationQantas 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.
Margin CallMargin CallProminent Sydney broker Angus Aitken has become an ardent supporter of political action group Advance, donating a hefty sum to hobble his abhorred Greens.
newsNewsWireQantas Airways is giving 27,000 employees a cash thank you as union members stage industrial action at airports across the country.
Clareese Packer and Cameron Micallef UPDATEDBusiness Breaking NewsQantas 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.
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