Tag Archives: Aviation policy

Historic Loss At Qantas: Bad Result, Bad News, Bad Bums

Posted on August 24, 2012 by

QANTAS this morning posted a nett full-year loss of $245 million; its first loss since it was privatised in 1995, and its largest loss ever. This is a bad result that heralds further bad news at the Flying Kangaroo, and … Continue reading →

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Qantas Dispute: Now We Wait

Posted on October 30, 2011 by

Pursuant to my post last night, both the Gillard Government and Qantas have made application to Fair Work Australia for a termination of all industrial action in the matter of Qantas’ dispute with three of its unions. The unions, in … Continue reading →

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The Qantas Issue: Something Has To Happen. Now!

Posted on October 29, 2011 by

I never — never — thought I would see the day that I’d advocate government intervention in an industrial dispute. But it’s here; the Gillard government must sort out the mess at Qantas, and quickly. The government needs to sort … Continue reading →

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A Message To All Readers Of The Red And The Blue

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

I simply want to post a message to everyone who has been reading the articles on my website thus far; I appreciate your support and I want to say a very big “thank you.” I understand that politics isn’t everyone’s … Continue reading →

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Striking Out: Union Thuggery And Industrial Bastardry At Qantas

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

If anyone really wonders why unions face dwindling membership in this country, or why trade unions are increasingly held in such low regard by the Australian public, look no further than the disgusting antics of elements associated with the unions … Continue reading →

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I’ve Been To Cities That Never Close Down…

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

As someone who loves – really loves — Qantas, despite my pathological fear of flying and millions of air miles clocked up over the years, I’m worried about where the Flying Kangaroo is headed. And a bit sad. It really … Continue reading →

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