Disputes Qantas hit with record AU$90m fine for illegal covid layoffs Ruling a “wake-up call on how litigation should be prepared and run”, says judge iStock.com/SCM Jeans Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Monday 18 August 2025 In a searing rebuke of its corporate culture and litigation strategy, Qantas Airways has been handed a historic AU$90m (£43m) fine for illegally firing more than 1,800 ground staff during the Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Restructuring Judge warns Qantas to buckle up for retrenchment payouts Disputes Lessons to learn from Qantas’ illegal outsourcing of jobs Health & Safety Qantas whistleblower case adds to industry safety concerns Disputes Virgin Atlantic faces mass covid furloughs dispute