Prime minister urged to order review into how airlines favour politicians to protect market share
ABCCalls are growing on both sides of politics for an independent review of how privately-owned airlines like Qantas "blur the lines" of how they favour politicians to protect market share. Peter Dutton corrects own flight record Photo shows Peter Dutton wearing pink hi-vis vest waves walking off plane next to Gina Rinehart Peter Dutton says his office did ask billionaire mining magnate Gina Rinehart "whether the plane might be available" to attend a memorial service, after the government did not provide a RAAF flight for him. One of the nations most respected experts on public integrity, former judge Anthony Whealy, said a major overhaul of disclosure rules are needed to "get rid of big money out of politics". Centre for Public Integrity chair Anthony Whealy KC said only a major overhaul to "get rid of big money out of politics" would fix the problem.
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PM denies he ever contacted anyone at Qantas for free upgrades
ABCAlbanese is facing pressure to explain his ties to ex-Qantas boss Alan Joyce, and it's revived an old Qatar Airways decision
ABCThe Qantas upgrades controversy is a window into an 'alternate universe' our politicians enjoy
ABCAlbanese Denies Requesting Free Flights for Personal Travel
Associated PressPeter Dutton says Anthony Albanese should refer himself for corruption investigation over Qantas upgrades
ABCQantas did not get soft treatment despite Albanese receiving flight perks, says minister
ABCAnthony Albanese defends free Qantas upgrades, stating all have been declared
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