Qantas Fined Record $90M for Illegal Pandemic Layoffs

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This record-breaking penalty sends a clear message that corporate Australia can't break labor laws and expect to get away with it. The Transport Workers Union took on a behemoth airline and won, proving that even the most powerful employers will be held accountable for illegal conduct. Justice prevailed for 1,820 workers who were callously dismissed during the pandemic.