Assistant Energy Minister Jenny McAllister says the Qatar Airways denial is a “standard decision” made by Transport Minister Catherine King as countries continually approach Australia to seek increased airline access. “Minister King has initiated a broad policy process to examine those questions,” Ms McAllister told Sky News Australia. “It is not one single airline or one single decision that will make the difference for consumers.”
Assistant Energy Minister Jenny McAllister says the Qatar Airways denial is a “standard decision” made by Transport Minister Catherine King as countries continually approach Australia to seek increased airline access.
“Minister King has initiated a broad policy process to examine those questions,” Ms McAllister told Sky News Australia.Read More
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