Originally Posted by
Chris2303
And what if Qantas Group just tells the Government "If you want JQ as a separate entity you pay for it or we close it down."
The last thing the Government will want (even if it could afford it - and it won't) is an airline. This country (and the world) is headed for one of the biggest recessions we will probably ever witness and it will be deep and long lasting. "Things" are not going to be as they were in six months time. Tourism, sport, theatre, small business, big business etc., are going to take years to regain profitability, many won't rebuild and those that do will come out a very different model.
Forget about overseas travel as most of the countries that the tourists frequent will be in the same boat as Australia (probably worse, (given the demographics). Most of us won't be able to afford it anyway.
On the bright side, we will be able to tour this fine country and this may be the catalyst for reestablishing the manufacturing industries in Australia that were sold off during the "good times"! The AFL,NRL and Cricket Australia will, through necessity, be leaner and more attuned to the needs of the supporter rather than the corporates. We may even get to see a AFL Grand Final for a reasonable priced ticket!
Priority now is to look after our families and Mates so we can come out the end of this in reasonable shape.
Happy Easter to all and don't eat too many eggs!!!!