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Qantas’ lawyers are arguing for a mid-range penalty instead of the maximum $121 million.

Qantas illegally fired staff to survive ‘business calamities’, court hears

Lawyers for the airline argue for a mid-range fine on the third day of hearings to determine how much it will need to pay for illegally outsourcing workers.

  • Frances Howe

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Proceedings to determine Qantas’ penalty for dismissing workers in 2020 continues.

Qantas accused of taking advantage of ‘tragedy for the nation’

The airline is pushing back against a call for it to be fined $121 million, saying a penalty of between $40 million and $80 million would be more appropriate.

  • Frances Howe
More than 100 bags were left behind on one reader’s flight to Japan with Qantas.

Qantas judge’s corporate tip: ‘Don’t play us for fools’

Justice Michael Lee will decide the carrier’s penalty for illegally sacking more than 1800 workers, and he’s not buying the airline’s apology.

  • Abe Maddison
The new routes launch in December.

Qantas braces for final sting from illegal sackings

The airline’s boss has so far managed to clean up most of the mess left behind by her predecessor but at a hefty cost.

  • Elizabeth Knight
United Airlines new Polaris Studio class.

Trump put you off the US? United Airlines wants to woo you back with luxury

America’s largest airline is expanding its business class in an aggressive push to win market share from Qantas amid a backlash against holidays in America.

  • Chris Zappone
Border Force has urged the Albanese government to invest more in the passport processing system. 

‘You are running a clown show’: Inside Australia’s airport chaos

Angry travellers have swamped Border Force with complaints about the SmartGate system being plagued by long delays and technical failures.

  • Eryk Bagshaw
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Competition is toughening, but will it be enough for Qantas to lift its game?

Big shake-ups in aviation are hard to see coming. But the demand for better customer service and more robust competition is not going away.

  • Chris Zappone
Nagi Maehashi with her latest cookbook, which won Illustrated Book of the Year 2025.

Nagi Maehashi, John Farnham and Richard Scolyer win at book awards

A week after a row over recipes, Nagi Maehashi’s Tonight beats Bake with Brooki at the Australian Book Industry Awards.

  • Kerrie O'Brien
Singapore Airlines was the first airline to fly the Airbus A380, launching it on the Singapore-Sydney route.

Game changers: The 10 most important planes in the history of air travel

Can you rank the big birds of commercial aviation in some sort of order? Which aircraft would make the list, and how would they stack up? Here’s our top 10.

  • Chris Leadbeater
Dutton speaks to the media in Nelson Bay, NSW, on Monday.

Dutton says veterans don’t want Welcome to Country on Anzac Day. RSL branches say otherwise

The opposition leader hardened his stance against the ceremonies while his agenda on immigration and road taxes was confused by a series of conflicting statements.

  • Natassia Chrysanthos, Olivia Ireland and Mike Foley

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