Official Qantas press releases or statements

Qantas Ordered to Pay $170,000 in Landmark Outsourcing Case

Oct 21, 2024, 02:04 AM

Qantas has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay $170,000 in compensation to three workers who were illegally sacked during the COVID-19 pandemic. This ruling is part of a broader case involving the illegal dismissal of 1700 workers by the airline. Qantas has apologized to the former ground handling employees and has accepted the court’s ruling. The company has committed to expedite the payments to the affected workers. The case is considered a landmark outsourcing case.