SENATOR THE HON BRIDGET MCKENZIE
SHADOW MINISTER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
LEADER OF THE NATIONALS IN THE SENATE
SENATOR FOR VICTORIA
19 October 2023
Statement
WHY IS THE ALBANESE GOVERNMENT SO AFRAID OF MR ALAN JOYCE?
(The 6 questions we never got to ask)
What is the Albanese Government afraid of by refusing to bring former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce AC in front of the Senate Committee?
There are many questions the Australian public deserves answers to from the former Qantas CEO.
Mr Joyce needs to come clean about the decisions he made in his former role which were to the detriment of Qantas’ loyal customers, staff, and shareholders.
These include,
- Given the reputational damage to Qantas his actions have caused; will Mr Joyce return his multi million bonus to shareholders?
- Did the outsourcing of staff, including illegally sacking 1,700 workers, lead to a deterioration of service for Australian travellers?
- 3. Why did Qantas think it was ok to pocket over $500 million of passengers Covid flight credits?
- 4. What role did he play in the devaluing of Qantas frequent flyer points for loyal customers?
There are only three people, the Prime Minister, Minister King, and Mr Joyce, who know the level of influence Mr Joyce had on the Government’s decision to block more competition in our aviation industry.
The public are entitled to understand the Prime Minister’s cosy personal and political relationship with Mr Joyce …
- 5. Why should Qantas be given special treatment from the Albanese Government, especially when it means higher airfares for Australians?
- 6. What communications did Mr Joyce and the Prime Minister exchange regarding Qantas sponsoring of the Yes campaign?
Labor has voted to conceal the reasons why it has chosen to stifle competition in the aviation industry, keeping airfares, and increased cancellations and delays.
Is the Albanese Government afraid of Mr Joyce telling the inquiry that the Government’s decision to block Qatar Airways request for more flights was a quid pro quo for Qantas to be the flag bearer of Labor’s failed Yes campaign?
ENDS.