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Big business is now worried about anti-competitive behaviour

A ‘cross-sector alliance’ is opposing the ALP’s IR bill saying it threatens ‘competition’. Wait ’til it hears about these industries …

Crikey

Qantas board doesn’t get it and won’t change — until it’s forced to

Unlike the big banks that paid a big price for misconduct, Qantas’ board thinks it just needs to make some token concessions to allay anger.

Crikey

Former Qantas chief Alan Joyce paid $21.4m for final full year in charge

Annual report reveals huge pay deal but also says former CEO could lose some of the packet due to ‘clawback’ provisions

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Positive outlook for local and export gas supplies for early 2024: ACCC

The outlooks for both local and export supplies of gas are positive for the early months of next year, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission inquiry’s September report.

The Conversation

Can I get a refund? After I cancelled a gym membership via email, they debited $700 from me

Australian consumer law can help you, writes policy professional Kat George. Making it difficult to cancel is what advocates call a ‘dark pattern’

The Guardian - AU

Digital ID brings Australia’s digital tipping point closer

As Singapore surges towards a 97 per cent digital ID adoption rate, Australia stands at its own digital tipping point. While Singapore thrives under centralised governance, experts are calling for a cohesive digital ID ecosystem for Australia's federated structure. At stake is an opportunity to assume global leadership in digital ID…

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63 MPs call on US to free Assange

Sixty-three MPs and senators have written a strong letter calling on the US to stop persecuting WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and warning of ‘a sharp and sustained outcry in Australia’ if he is extradited from the UK, and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton wants to stop Canberra becoming a ‘boom market’…

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Richard Goyder’s days as Qantas chairman are numbered — and deservedly so

Having lost his prized status as doyen of corporate Australia, it’ll be a miracle if the Qantas chairman lasts till Christmas.

Crikey

Labor fought to protect Qantas’ Europe business — but it’s an illusion

The national carrier’s alliance with Emirates, which governs an international network of flights, is by no means an equal partnership.

Crikey

A Dating Site Has Been Accused Of ‘Entrapping’ Singles And Creating A Toxic Membership Cycle

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Aviation green paper a win for Qantas with no fixes for ‘a reduction in competitive tension’

The government’s aviation green paper has been released, and it’s all good news for Qantas, with no respite for beleaguered consumers.

Crikey

Qantas in crisis: Alan Joyce has departed but the airline still has plenty of baggage

Qantas’ board is hoping Vanessa Hudson’s ascension will wipe the slate clean. But there are five big issues still plaguing the airline

The Guardian - AU

With Joyce gone, it’s time for a Qantas board clean-out too

Alan Joyce is hanging up his hat as Qantas CEO — two months ahead of schedule. But who else should be following him out the door?

Crikey

Alan Joyce quits immediately as Qantas CEO following tough week for airline

Beleaguered airline chief executive brings forward retirement by two months stating ‘the company needs to move ahead with its renewal as a priority’

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Qantas board urged to withhold bonuses of Alan Joyce and senior executives

Shareholders’ Association chief says an immediate response is needed if the airline is serious about restoring public trust

The Guardian - AU

Qantas concedes reputation ‘hit hard on several fronts’ will take time to repair

Airline says it can ‘hear and understand’ community’s disappointment after ACCC alleged it sold tickets to cancelled flights

The Guardian - AU

‘Everybody has a Qantas horror story’: run of negative headlines brings Flying Kangaroo down to earth

Alan Joyce’s airline portrayed itself as a second home for passengers, but as complaints soar is the brand now toxic?

The Street

Qantas Airways is getting sued for selling tickets for canceled flights

Australian courts will hear a lawsuit accusing Qantas Airways of selling tickets for flights it didn't intend to fly.

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The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: rental price pain worse than GFC; calls for Qantas fines; and India employs people to make monkey sounds

Households are spending 55% more on housing than they were in June 2005

The Guardian - AU

Qantas should be fined ‘hundreds of millions’ if guilty to send message to companies, ACCC says

Watchdog chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb wants to deliver new record penalty in case alleging Qantas sold tickets for already cancelled flights

Crikey

Qantas has tickets on itself

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is going after Qantas for allegedly selling tickets on thousands of flights it had already cancelled, and the Greens and Labor are now fighting a ‘super war’ over paid parental leave.

The Independent UK

Airline accused of selling tickets on more than 8,000 flights that had already been cancelled

Watchdog has accused carrier of ‘false, misleading or deceptive conduct’

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: airports back ACCC’s legal action against Qantas; four killed in Victoria crash; and Mitch McConnell freezes again

Consumer watchdog accuses airline of false, misleading or deceptive conduct; plus soldiers hospitalised in second NT military accident

The Guardian - AU

Qantas cancelled flights partly to retain takeoff and landing slots at Sydney airport, ACCC claims

The competition watchdog’s allegation follows Qantas executives’ denials of so-called ‘slot hoarding’ at two parliamentary hearings

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What is Australia’s most hated company? A Crikey form guide

From Qantas to News Corp to the big four banks, which company do Australians hate the most? Check out our form guide and let us know which corporate titan really gets your goat.

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