Qantas ground crew strike, gallery fraud claims and rate rise outlook headline Australian news
More than 600 Qantas ground crew began a 24-hour strike as reports emerged of a gallery worker accused of funnelling $8 million through a mobile phone scheme, with an interest rate rise still seen as likely after a jobless rise.
Australian news on Thursday was dominated by an escalating industrial dispute at Qantas, alongside fraud allegations at a state gallery and fresh signals on the direction of interest rates.
More than 600 Qantas ground crew workers began a 24-hour strike across the country on Thursday morning, the airline confirmed, as part of an escalating industrial dispute.
Separately, a senior gallery worker has been accused of funnelling $8 million through a mobile phone scheme, according to reports.
On the economic front, an interest rate hike is still considered likely after a rise in the jobless rate, adding to uncertainty about the near-term path for monetary policy.
Further details on each development, including any official responses from Qantas, the gallery in question, or the central bank, were not included in the initial reports.
Sources
- Australia news live: Senior gallery worker accused of funnelling $8 million in mobile phone scheme; interest rate hike still likely after jobless rise — The Guardian — World
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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