The TWU has accused Qantas, and its ground handling partner Swissport, of “Joyce-era tactics” and “dangerously low standards” in pay, conditions, and safety. Members picketed at Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth Airports on Thursday.
While details have yet to be finalised, STARLUX Airlines has chosen Sydney as its first Australian destination, with an onward service planned to Auckland, and will compete with China Airlines on the route.
Federal MP Josh Burns has described a vandalism attack on his Melbourne electoral office as “ugly and reckless”, while the Prime Minister has also called out the “serious” incident.