Archived publication for October 2011 in Media release
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Qantas debacle reflects wider problems
The deterioration of the Qantas dispute with the grounding of its fleet reflects a disturbing trend in Australian workplace relations. John Lloyd, Director Work Reform and Productivity at the Institute of Public Affairs said "union leaders are...
Qantas action justified
John Lloyd, Director, Work Reform and Productivity at the Institute of Public Affairs said the Qantas action to ground planes and lock out workers was justified. Qantas has been subjected to a destructive and at times vicious industrial campaign...
Minister out of touch on Qantas: IPA
John Lloyd, the director of the Institute of Public Affairs Work Reform and Productivity Unit, today called on Fair Work Australia to suspend industrial action at Qantas for a four-month cooling off period. Last Friday the Minister for...
Qantas industrial action should be suspended for four months
The Qantas industrial disputes, according to reports today in The Australian and The Daily Telegraph, have degenerated into death threats, abuse, property damage and intimidation. The more serious matters have been referred to the police. It...