Treasurer Jim Chalmers says there is no need to review the rejection of Qatar's application for more flights to major Australian airports, despite a forthcoming Senate inquiry.
abc.net.au/news/transport-minister-accuses-coalition-of-qatar-airways-hypocrisy/102819556The federal transport minister has hit back at Coalition attacks over her refusal of Qatar Airways' application to operate more flights at major Australian airports, and accused the opposition of hypocrisy.The government is resisting calls to review the refusal of Qatar's application for more flights
The Coalition had suggested the government was influenced to refuse the application by a desire to protect Qantas' market share. Earlier in question time, the opposition tried to stop the minister from canvassing the previous government's actions by moving a procedural motion, which was ultimately defeated.'No intention' to review application
Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil said she supported Ms King's decision, and reaffirmed that Qatar Airways could add extra capacity to Australia through secondary airports, or by flying larger aircraft.
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