Neptunus Rex said :
Why not get the groundcrew/engineers on side? A simple statement to the effect that they will not handle Australian aircraft unless they are flown by Australian pilots on Australian award conditions should concentrate a few minds.
Somehow I don't think that would work. They would simply say that we should refuse to fly aircraft that are not turned around by Australian Engineers on Australian conditions. What about turnarounds in foreign ports where Aussie engineers are not available?
NOW MORE IMPORTANTLY :
As Bruce Buchanan is a Qantas employee (Yes, he is NOT employed by JQ, he is employed by QF), does his salary come from "JQ earnings" or is he a parasite off QF's books?