Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast More than 600 Qantas ground crew workers have begun a 24-hour strike this morning across the country over an escalating industrial dispute. Qantas said that it has contingency plans in place and any impacts would be felt primarily by the airline’s freight and regional QantasLink services. The world has become more volatile, more contested and less secure. In this geopolitical environment, it is more important than ever that like-minded partners stand together and deepen their cooperation. Australia and the Netherlands recognise the need to continue investing in our close cooperation to meet current and future challenges. Australia and the Netherlands remain resolute in their commitment to pursuing truth, justice and accountability on behalf of the victims of the downing of MH17 and their next of kin. Continue reading...
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WED · 2026-09-23 · 21:49 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0923-113594
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Australia news live: OECD says Australia will struggle to get inflation below 3%; travel woes as Qantas staff strike
More than 600 Qantas ground crew workers have commenced a 24-hour strike nationwide due to an ongoing industrial dispute. Qantas has stated that contingency plans are in place, with potential impacts expected to affect the airline's freight and regional QantasLink services primarily.
Nick VisserThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-09-23 · 21:49 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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More than 600 Qantas ground crew workers have commenced a 24-hour strike nationwide due to an ongoing industrial dispute. Qantas has stated that contingency plans are in place, with potential impacts expected to affect the airline's freight and regional QantasLink services primarily. The article also notes that Australia and the Netherlands are committed to deepening their cooperation in a more volatile global geopolitical environment. Both nations remain resolute in their pursuit of truth, justice, and accountability for the victims of the MH17 downing and their families.
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More than 600 Qantas ground crew workers have begun a 24-hour strike.
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Australia and the Netherlands remain resolute in their commitment to pursuing truth, justice and accountability on behalf of the victims of the downing of MH17.
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Australia and the Netherlands recognise the need to continue investing in their close cooperation.
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Qantas has contingency plans and impacts would be felt primarily by freight and regional QantasLink services.
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OECD says Australia will struggle to get inflation below 3%.
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