AU$90 million penalty: Qantas Airways fined for illegal sackings; during Covid pandemic; judge slams lack of remorse

Aug 18, 2025 - 16:30
AU$90 million penalty: Qantas Airways fined for illegal sackings; during Covid pandemic; judge slams lack of remorse

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Qantas Airways faced a penalty of $59 million for unfairly firing over 1,800 ground staff during the Covid-19 pandemic. This is in addition to the $78 million compensation already agreed upon. The court found the airline guilty of serious labor law breaches. Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson apologized for the hardship caused.

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