Peter Dutton says PM should refer himself to corruption watchdog over Qantas upgrades
by Sarah Basford Canales from World news | The Guardian on (#6RTF8)
Prime minister's office says opposition leader is making a pathetic attempt at creating a headline' over flight upgrades from 2009 to 2019
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Peter Dutton says Anthony Albanese should refer himself to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (Nacc) after questioning whether the prime minister's ties to Qantas influenced his government's decision not to allow more Qatar Airways flights into the country.
It follows allegations in a book that Albanese had personally liaised with the former Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce about obtaining free flight upgrades during his time as transport minister and opposition leader.
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