Qantas may face up to $121M fine for illegally dismissing 1,800 workers during the pandemic.

Qantas, Australia's largest airline, is facing a potential fine of up to $121 million after illegally dismissing over 1,800 workers during the pandemic by outsourcing jobs to reduce union bargaining power. The airline has already paid $120 million in compensation to the affected staff and requested a lower fine between $40 million and $80 million. This follows a previous $100 million fine for selling tickets to cancelled flights.