Labor running a ‘protection racket’ for Qantas with Qatar decision, federal opposition says

Coalition to pursue government when parliament resumes next week with Bridget McKenzie arguing it should ‘come clean’

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The Coalition will use next week’s sitting of federal parliament to “vigorously pursue” the Albanese government over its decision to reject the bid by Qatar Airways to fly more services into Australia.

Senators will also consider whether to recall Qantas for more questioning before parliamentary committees.

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