Transport Minister Catherine King’s admission of the “context” behind her decision to block Qatar Airways application for extra flights has been heavily criticised by members of the opposition, who argue the reason directly contradicts the airline’s existing aviation rights in Australia.
Catherine King’s admission of the “context” behind her decision to block Qatar Airways application
She said the “awful” incident was one of many reasons behind her ruling, although not alluding to the other factors at play. Shadow home affairs minister James Paterson said he was “deeply skeptical” about the explanation, which she could have admitted from the onset of the news making it to the public domain in July.
Senator James Paterson said he remained"sceptical" about Ms King's explanations after she provided multiple contradictory accounts. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman “Senator Farell also said last night that he encourages them to make another application. This just smells to high heaven and it’s time this government comes clean.”
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