AU$90 million penalty: Qantas Airways fined for illegal sackings; during Covid pandemic; judge slams lack of remorse
Monday, 18 August 2025 () 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.
Australia’s largest airline, Qantas Airways, was ordered by a federal court on Monday to pay a record fine of A$90 million ($58.6 million) for unlawfully... Invezz Also reported by •Upworthy
Monday, 18 August 2025 ()
