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August 19, 2025 at 5:32 AM

Qantas, the Australian airline, has been fined a total of AU$90 million and US$59 million by courts for illegally firing workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The fines, imposed in separate cases, stem from the company's decision to dismiss over 1,800 employees without proper cause. The court criticized Qantas' lack of remorse and described the situation as a significant breach of employment laws.