A Qantas executive has told a Senate inquiry the carrier’s employment structure had evolved legally to ensure the business was viable.
Qantas says it would likely not stay afloat if it did not reduce the pay and conditions of its staff over time to stay competitive in a global aviation market.
“But if we kept hiring on these same terms and conditions – especially when our domestic competitors are paying award or slightly above award rates – Qantas would likely not be here.” Safe said the government’s bill, if passed, could significantly increase costs for the airline without increasing productivity.
Safe said the carrier was “a legacy business operating in a highly competitive global market, with low barriers to entry for new competitors”.
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