Union Open to Challenging Airline Industry Vaccine Mandate Following Landmark Decision

Union Open to Challenging Airline Industry Vaccine Mandate Following Landmark Decision
Qantas announced that Boeing 747 will be sent off in a farewell fit for a queen. Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
Daniel Y. Teng
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The major decision last week by Australia’s workplace tribunal to strike down a vaccine mandate by mining giant, BHP, has opened the door for other unions to consider challenging similar orders in their sectors.

The Australian Licenced Aircraft Engineer’s Association (ALAEA) said it would consider challenging vaccine mandates handed down by national carrier Qantas.

Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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