Coalition wins Senate’s support for inquiry into Qatar Airways decision
by Sarah Basford Canales from World news | The Guardian on (#6EF71)
Parliamentary committee will investigate after Labor blocked Qatar from almost doubling flights to Australia
The federal government's decision to block Qatar Airways from almost doubling its flights to Australia will be scrutinised by a Senate inquiry, amid accusations from the opposition it is running a protection racket" for Qantas.
The fresh inquiry came as prime minister Anthony Albanese confirmed he had spoken to Virgin Australia ahead of the decision to block Qatar's request - but not to Qantas executives.
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