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Rex sale lands but there's no cheap flight guarantees

There's hope regional airline Rex can expand its manifest under the wing of an international buyer, but questions remain about key parts of the deal.

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Afternoon update: Qantas fined $90m; far-right Israeli MP barred from Australia; and Margaret Pomeranz remembers David Stratton

Airline handed record penalty for illegally firing 1,820 baggage handlers and other ground staff during Covid lockdowns in 2020

The Guardian - AU

Airline fined over £43 million for illegally sacking 1,800 workers during Covid pandemic

Australia’s federal court ruling calls it the most serious breach of labour laws in the country’s history

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Australian Court Fines Qantas US$59 Million For Illegal Layoffs

An Australian court fined Qantas Aus$90 million (US$59 million) on Monday for illegally laying off 1,800 ground staff during the Covid-19 pandemic, ending a five-year legal battle over the workers' rights.

International Business Times

Deliveries not impacted as freight pilots go on strike

Qantas has put contingency plans in place as freight pilots, responsible for delivering parcels, prepare to take industrial action over a wage offer dispute.

AAP

Qantas makes mercy plea for illegal sackings 'mistake'

Qantas has urged a court to treat its illegal sacking of almost 2000 workers during the COVID-19 pandemic as a mistake and impose a "mid-range" penalty.

AAP

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

A judge who will decide the penalty Qantas must pay for illegally sacking 1800 workers has warned the corporate world it must not "play the court for a fool".

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Qantas labour hire workers due to land major pay rise

Hundreds of Qantas labour hire workers are set to receive a big pay rise under Labor's landmark "same job, same pay" reforms after a union deal.

AAP

Aviation 'crisis' - bulk injuries for airport workers

A union says the aviation industry is at breaking point, with a survey of workers revealing a sector in crisis, with unsafe conditions after years of upheaval.

AAP

Airport Chaos Is Expected Across Australia This Weekend As 1000 Workers Walk Out

"You don’t take a thousand people out of ground services in Australia without there being disruptions."

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Union demands rejected as airport workers strike

A global service provider rejects union pay demands citing economic concerns as over 1000 airport ground workers strike across major Australian airports.

AAP

Long flight to justice ends for sacked Qantas workers

The end of a protracted legal battle is being welcomed by workers illegally sacked by Qantas as they turn to rebuilding their lives after four years.

AAP

Sky-high $120m compensation bill for Qantas workers

Qantas has struck a deal to compensate more than 1800 workers to the tune of $120 million after the Federal Court found they were illegally sacked.

AAP

Qantas ordered to pay $170,000 to three workers illegally sacked at start of pandemic

Judge rebukes airline for ‘vast legal costs’ expended to defend claims of illegally firing baggage handlers

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Truckies, food riders and couriers fight for rights

Truck drivers, food delivery riders and parcel couriers are seeking fairer work conditions, which could pave the way for global reforms.

AAP

Rex sale on track, despite managers' call for more time

The administrators of cash-strapped carrier Rex have asked the Federal Court for an extension of time even though they hope to have a buyer in the coming month.

AAP

Buyers hover as administrators plot course to save Rex

Embattled Rex has received significant interest from potential buyers, administrators say, as the regional carrier battles to stay in the air.

The Guardian - AU

As many as 360 workers sacked at Rex with hundreds more jobs to go

Employees reportedly told the airline will no longer operate flights between capital cities

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Bonza reaches end of tarmac as budget carrier wound up

Creditors have voted to liquidate embattled airline Bonza with more than $110 million believed to be owed to creditors, workers, landlords and the tax office.

AAP

Staff to remain stood down at troubled airline

More than 300 Bonza workers will wait two more weeks to know if they will keep their jobs as talks with prospective buyers for the embattled airline continue.

The Guardian - AU

Bonza enters voluntary administration after abruptly cancelling all flights across Australia

Passengers were earlier left stranded as discussions took place on ‘viability of business’

AAP

Uber ride-share rival Ola hits the brakes in Australia

Ride-share company Ola will end its operations in Australia after six years, warning customers of the closure in an email.

The Guardian - AU

Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka steps down after nearly four years in top role

Hrdlicka’s abrupt departure comes as airline’s owners plan to push ahead with relisting on stock exchange

The Guardian - AU

Hungry Panda delivery rider launches legal action against company claiming loss of work after protesting pay

Data seen by Guardian Australia shows Zhuoying Wang gets between 30 to 70 orders per shift but this dropped down to zero around the protest

The Guardian - AU

Virgin should get rights to extra Bali flights over Jetstar, Transport Workers Union says

TWU backs Virgin over Qantas’s budget carrier, citing former’s commitment to employing locally based crews in submission to International Air Services Commission

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