Australia news live: NSW schools may ban unsupervised take-home tests over AI concerns; minister calls urgent meeting over airport chaos

Federal Transport Minister Catherine King has called an urgent meeting with Air Services Australia following a near-miss incident involving a Jetstar and a Qatar Airways plane at Sydney Airport on Sunday. The incident occurred amidst days of significant delays at the airport. A Jetstar spokesperson stated their pilots were following air traffic control instructions when they had to brake sharply due to another aircraft coming into close proximity. The minister is seeking a "pathway forward" to address the disruptions and safety concerns.

A Jetstar Airbus A320 narrowly avoided a collision with a Qatar Airways Boeing 777 at Sydney Airport on Sunday morning. The Jetstar pilot applied sudden brakes after observing the Qatar Airways jet, being towed by a tug, in close proximity on a crossing taxiway. The abrupt stop resulted in an injured cabin crew member on the Jetstar flight and damage to the connection between the Qatar Airways jet's nose gear and the tug. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has launched an investigation into the incident, which disrupted airport operations. Investigators are gathering data and interviewing relevant personnel to determine the cause.

A Jetstar and a Qatar Airways plane narrowly avoided a collision on the tarmac at Sydney Airport on Sunday morning. The Jetstar A320 was taxiing when its crew observed the Qatar Boeing 777, being towed by a tug vehicle, in close proximity on a crossing taxiway. Both aircraft braked abruptly, with one cabin crew member on the Jetstar flight injured and damage reported to the connection between the Qatar aircraft's nose gear and the tug. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating the incident, with initial inquiries suggesting the tug vehicle may not have followed instructions. The incident occurred amidst ongoing staff shortages at the airport, particularly with air traffic controllers, which has led to flight delays.