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Grattan on Friday: Transport Minister Catherine King struggles to find a landing strip amid Qatar turbulence

A few days ago, the furore over the government’s rejection of Qatar Airways’ bid for more flights into major cities was all about cheaper tickets and additional seats.

The Conversation

Australian minister says invasive examinations were part of reason Qatar Airways was refused flights

Australian Transport Minister Catherine King says invasive gynecological examinations conducted on passengers at Doha’s international airport in 2020 were part of the reason she refused to allow Qatar Airways to double its services to Australia

The Independent UK

Afternoon Update: Possible secret graves at Stolen Generations institution; one dead in WA shooting; and 48 species added to threatened list

Multiple sites of possible ‘clandestine’ burials discovered on grounds of Kinchela boys’ home in NSW

The Guardian - AU

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Australia says Qatar’s strip-searches of women factor in blocking flights

Transport Minister Catherine King says ‘invasive’ gynaecological examinations a factor in rejecting Qatar Airways bid.

Al Jazeera

MP criticises question time debate – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Catherine King says treatment of women was ‘a factor’ in Qatar Airways decision

Federal transport minister says treatment of Australian women subjected to bodily inspections at Doha airport in 2020 provided context for decision to block additional flights by Qatar Airways

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Labor under fire over Qatar Airways decision; sharks attack yacht off Cairns; and AFL clubs rake in $40m from pokies

Transport minister defends decision not to grant Qatar Airways additional capacity, claiming the request was ‘unprecedented’

The Guardian - AU

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Qantas board urged to withhold bonuses of Alan Joyce and senior executives

Shareholders’ Association chief says an immediate response is needed if the airline is serious about restoring public trust

The Guardian - AU

What will putting the interests of Qantas ahead of Qatar Airways cost? $1 billion per year and a new wave of protectionism of legacy carriers

The government’s decision to deny Qatar Airways the right to fly an extra 21 flights per week into Australia’s three biggest cities might just be returning Australia to the old days where we protected Australia’s national carrier at the expense of Australians.

The Conversation

Australia fumes over soaring airfares as Qatar Airways flights blocked

Canberra is being accused of protecting national carrier Qantas’s bottom line at the expense of consumers.

Al Jazeera

Qantas flight credits: Albanese says customers should get another flight or their money back

PM weighs in on expiring credits but government defends blocking Qatar airways from increasing its flights to Australia

The Guardian - AU

Public consultation ‘overwhelmingly’ supports fuel efficiency standard for cars, Labor says

Chris Bowen says the standard is needed to improve access to cleaner, cheaper-to-run cars in Australia

The Guardian - AU

Grattan on Friday: the Albanese government has questions to answer on competition

The Albanese government this week announced a review of competition policy. At the same time, it is not able to convincingly explain its decision to refuse Qatar Airways’ bid to expand its flights to Australia.

The Conversation

Qantas record profit: delight for shareholders, distrust and derision from customers

The company has achieved an eye-watering annual profit – but at the expense of soaring ticket prices, record complaints and plummeting trust

The Guardian - AU

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Newcastle Herald

Hunter inland rail link part of national review

Inland rail is a vital link between farmers and the Port of Newcastle.

Newcastle Herald

Missing million: Labor to deliver half of park funding promised by Meryl Swanson

The government will only provide $1m to upgrade Cooks Square Park.

The Guardian - AU

Qatar Airways says invasive examinations at airport were actions of police, not airline, Sydney court told

Five Australian women are suing the airline and its subsidiary over what they claim was ‘unlawful physical contact’ in Doha in October 2020

The Guardian - AU

Approving more Qatar Airways flights to Australia would go against ‘national interest’, government says

Labor defends decision to reject request for additional 21 services as international air fares remain high

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The Canberra Times

Former deputy AFP commissioner appointed to drive ESA culture change

Leanne Close will chair a committee tasked with improving the ESA after a damning review.

Newcastle Herald

Minister says high-speed rail to Sydney will 'transform' Hunter

The minister says the project should be completed in 30 years.

Newcastle Herald

Work starts on Hexham straight road widening

Work on or next to the existing road will happen at night.

Newcastle Herald

Planning underway for Newcastle-Sydney high speed rail link

Planning and corridor works underway for the Sydney-Newcastle high speed rail link

The Guardian - AU

Airlines could ditch flights to Australia to meet future emissions promises, parliament told

Operators warn long-haul routes to nation risk being ‘priced out’ of international aviation when carbon pricing takes effect over next decade

The Independent UK

Harper pays tribute to outgoing HS2 chief on visit to station construction site

The Transport Secretary visited Birmingham to see work on the new Curzon Street Station.

The Canberra Times

NCA signs off on next stage of Canberra's light rail

The 1.7-kilometre stage 2A extension has been granted works approval.

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