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Nationals Senator Calls for Powers to Force Australia’s National Carrier to Sell Subsidiary

The Labor government has responded saying it is moving to increase the number of flights in and out of Sydney.
Nationals Senator Calls for Powers to Force Australia’s National Carrier to Sell Subsidiary
A photo taken on Aug. 22, 2023 shows a Airbus A321 Neo operated by the Qantas low-cost airline Jetstar at Kingsford Smith Airport in Sydney, Australia. William West/AFP via Getty Images
Alfred Bui
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A Nationals senator has urged the Labor government to consider forcing Australia’s flag carrier Qantas to sell its subsidiary airline, Jetstar, claiming it will improve competition in the aviation industry.

On Sept. 9, shadow transport minister and Senate Nationals Leader Bridget McKenzie said it was time for the government to stop “protecting” Qantas and examine the use of divestiture powers.

Alfred Bui
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Alfred Bui is an Australian reporter based in Melbourne and focuses on local and business news. He is a former small business owner and has two master’s degrees in business and business law. Contact him at [email protected].