Posts Tagged ‘Qantas’
The Australian Corporate Rip Off
The corporate rip-off is alive and well in Australia, as some of the country’s biggest companies show their true colours when it comes to taking average Aussies for fools. We’ve all heard about the cost-of-living crisis. Of course we have, it’s become the coverall catchphrase used to justify why we’re paying more for less. But…
Read MoreRecord Qantas Profits Leave A Sour Taste
The recent controversies surrounding Qantas have done nothing to affect its bottom line, with the company reporting its second-highest profit on record. Qantas have reported a staggering $1.605 billion profit in the 2025 financial year, up 28% compared to last year, with group revenue rising to nearly $2.4 billion representing an increase of 8.6%. This…
Read MoreQantas Fined Record $90M For Unfair Dismissals
Australian airline Qantas has been issued an historic $90 million fine for unfairly dismissing more than 1,800 employees during the pandemic. The Australian Federal Court found Qantas acted unlawfully when it fired 1,820 baggage handlers and other ground staff in 2020 at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. The landmark $90 million penalty is on…
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