PM Maintains Didn’t Know About Minister’s Qatar Block

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaking as QANTAS unveil their Yes23 livery being carried on some of their aircraft at Sydney Domestic Airport in Sydney, Australia, on Aug. 14, 2023. AAP Image/Dean Lewins

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has clarified he did speak to the Virgin Australia chief executive after the transport minister blocked Qatar Airlines’ bid for 28 extra flights into Australia.

Mr. Albanese corrected the record after the opposition challenged him on whether he knew about the decision made by Catherine King on July 10.