Qantas fined $90 million for unlawful sacking of 1800 ground staff in 2020

Qantas has been ordered to pay $90 million for illegally outsourcing over 1,800 ground staff in 2020, as the Federal Court found the move aimed to undermine union bargaining power. The penalty follows years of legal battles, with $50 million allocated to the Transport Workers Union for its role in the case, while the remaining $40 million awaits distribution.

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