Qantas fined A$90m for illegal layoffs during pandemic

In a landmark ruling, Qantas has been fined A$90m for unlawfully laying off over 1,800 ground workers amid the Covid-19 pandemic, making it the largest employer penalty in Australia's history. The court order emphasizes deterrence for other companies, with Qantas agreeing to pay the fine and apologizing for the actions that caused harm to its employees. The penalty marks the end of a long legal battle and underscores the importance of upholding workplace laws and protecting workers' rights in Australia.