Topics: Senate aviation inquiry into Qatar Airways decision; 07:35PM AEST 27 September 2023 Sarah Ferguson: The heads of major airlines face questions in a Senate inquiry today. The federal government remains under pressure over its decision to prevent Qatar Airways from flying 28 additional flights into major Australian cities, a move criticised as favouring…
Topics: Richard Goyder; Senate aviation inquiry into Qatar Airways decision; Nagorno-Karabakh; 12:10PM AEST 27 September 2023 Cassie McCullagh: South Australian Liberal Senator Simon Birmingham is a committee member of this inquiry and he’s also the Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs. Senator, before we get to the details, I’m curious to know whether it’s just…
Topics: Senate aviation inquiry 12:30PM AEST 27 September 2023 Bridget McKenzie: The Government is running a protection racket for Qantas. We’ve heard from the Productivity Commission. Last week we heard from the ACCC, we’re hearing from aviation experts and indeed our own airports that this Labour Government has got the advice from Qantas, rather…
Topics: Dan Andrews resignation; Senate aviation inquiry into Qatar Airways decision; Qantas board; Taiwan; Voice; 12:10PM AEST 27 September 2023 Ashleigh Gillon: Staying in Canberra, let’s now bring in the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate and Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister, Simon Birmingham. Senator, good to see you. Thanks for your time. I do want…