Qantas Appeals to High Court Over Illegal Staff Cut During COVID-19 Pandemic

Qantas Appeals to High Court Over Illegal Staff Cut During COVID-19 Pandemic
The empty Qantas departure terminal at Melbourne Airport on Aug. 20, 2020. William West/AFP via Getty Images
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Australia’s flag carrier Qantas has appealed to the country’s highest court to overturn a ruling that the company illegally laid off nearly 1,700 workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This comes after the airline lost its appeal against a Federal Court decision in May 2022.
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