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Australia News: Qantas Strike and MH17 Update
WHY IT MATTERS
The strike and ongoing industrial dispute may lead to disruptions in Qantas' freight and regional services, affecting passengers and cargo operations.
What happened
A 24-hour strike by over 600 Qantas ground crew workers has begun across Australia, affecting the airline's freight and regional QantasLink services. The strike is part of an escalating industrial dispute. Meanwhile, Australia and the Netherlands reaffirm their commitment to pursuing truth, justice, and accountability for the victims of the downing of MH17 and their next of kin.
Qantas has contingency plans in place to mitigate the impact of the strike. The airline remains focused on reaching an agreement with the union through the bargaining process. The dispute and strike come as multiple people were injured in a bus crash in Victoria.
Workers on 13 Bathla sites have been stood down after short-term funding ran out. Qantas has stated that any impacts from the strike would be felt primarily by the airline's freight and regional QantasLink services.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Australia news live: Multiple injured in Victoria bus crash; workers on 13 Bathla sites stood down after short-term funding runs out
The Guardian · Catie McLeod (now) and Nick Visser (earlier) · Discovery only; Guardian content licensing terms apply