Qantas

Why redundancy can be the ideal start-up springboard

2:40PM | Monday, 27 February 2012 |  As redundancies flood the Australian job market, it’s worth remembering that “victims” of retrenchment can become the entrepreneurs they always wanted to be. BY EMILY ROSS.

Top 10 PR disasters of 2011

12:07PM | Thursday, 8 December 2011 |  2011 has been a particularly busy year when it comes to public relations disasters. Businesses have been shooting themselves in the foot with alarming regularity. Here are the 10 worst PR gaffes of the year. BY OLIVER MILMAN.

THE NEWS WRAP: Treasurer Wayne Swan to unveil spending cuts

11:07AM | Tuesday, 29 November 2011 |  Treasurer Wayne Swan is expected to announce fresh spending cuts later today as the Federal Government attempts to remain on track to achieve a budget surplus next year.

THE NEWS WRAP: Julia Gillard criticises NAB for not matching RBA rate cut

11:12AM | Thursday, 3 November 2011 |  Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Treasurer Wayne Swan have both criticised NAB for its decision to not match the Reserve Bank of Australia’s interest rate cut.

Five strategy lessons from Qantas’ dramatic decision to ground its fleet

10:30PM | Monday, 31 October 2011 |  It's been a tough few months for Qantas. Dealing with industrial action and distraught customers is no easy task, and having to maintain a steady budget while doing so is a challenge few would want to take on.

Learn a Qantas lesson

10:23PM | Monday, 31 October 2011 |  Being able to react quickly in a crisis is the hallmark of a business that can seize upon opportunities. So think about how your business could react.

THE NEWS WRAP: Qantas told to end its dispute with unions by Fair Work Australia

10:17AM | Monday, 31 October 2011 |  THE NEWS WRAP: Flights set to resume today after 15-hour FWA hearing.

Federal Court GST ruling set to impact services sector

9:52PM | Friday, 2 September 2011 |  Qantas Airways has won a decision yesterday against the Australia Taxation Office, with the court ruling that GST is not payable when passengers miss or cancel flights.

THE NEWS WRAP: Packer attacks Gillard’s business image

6:22AM | Thursday, 23 June 2011 |  Casino and media magnate James Packer has attacked prime minister Julia Gillard, claiming the corporate world perceives her to be anti-business.