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Qantas engineers lose appeal over COVID-19 stand down orders
Aircraft engineers for Qantas have lost a challenge to a ruling that the airline had no "genuine choice" when it stood them down in March 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Qantas unfairly fired safety instructor who stared at employee’s chest, FWC finds
A Qantas safety instructor who was fired for allegedly staring at a female employee's chest during a training session will get his job back after the Fair Work Commission found the dismissal was unfair because it was based on unsubstantiated allegations.
Qantas hit with $72M suit over cuts to catering services during COVID-19 pandemic
An Emirates-owned provider of in-flight catering services has taken Qantas to court claiming it's owed $72.5 million after the airline cut its services during the coronavirus pandemic.
Qantas ordered to pay Perth Airport $9.5M in terminal fee dispute
Qantas has been ordered to pay $9.5 million in unpaid fees after the Western Australia Supreme Court resolved a dispute over the "fair and reasonable" amount owed for terminal services provided for the airline's domestic and international flights.
Qantas decision to outsource staff not linked to strike action threat, court told
A decision by Qantas to outsource its ground staff was not timed to head off industrial action by the Transport Workers' Union, the Full Federal Court has heard as the airline seeks to overturn a finding that it engaged in adverse action when it terminated around 1,800 employees last year.
Judge won’t block disciplinary action against unvaccinated Qantas staff
A judge has dismissed an urgent application to block Qantas from taking disciplinary action against unvaccinated employees, but the airline has committed to extending their leave with pay until a challenge to its COVID-19 vaccination policy can be heard.
TWU appeals judgment refusing to reinstate 1,800 outsourced Qantas workers
The Transport Workers Union has appealed a judge's decision that compensation was a more appropriate remedy for 1,800 Qantas workers who had been denied the "matchless blessing" of a job than reinstatement.
TWU loses bid to reinstate 1,800 outsourced Qantas workers
A judge has rejected the TWU's request for the reinstatement of around 1,800 outsourced Qantas workers, finding it was inevitable that the airline would retrench the workers again as soon as lawfully possible.
Qantas in court battle over failed $35M flight academy partnership
Qantas is locked in a legal battle with a US-based pilot training provider over failed negotiations concerning the development of a $35 million pilot academy in regional Queensland.
Judge ‘very, very concerned’ over Facebook posts in Qantas case
Union members who allegedly urged former Qantas workers to give misleading information to the Federal Court via a survey in a lawsuit brought on behalf of 2,000 stood-down ground staff may be called to explain themselves after a judge expressed concern over their conduct.