Get a grip TG.
In 89 the AFAP was attempting to go outside the Accord. That was the reason the Govt came down like a ton of bricks. AIPA is being very careful to stay within the laws of the land.... hence the P in PIA. The Govt will only get involved if the Minister decides to intervene, and that will be that.
In 89 the entire Australian domestic network was shut down, that cannot happen now.
In 89 the AFAP was persuing a 29% pay rise. AIPA is going for less than inflation.
QF Long haul accounts for 18% of Australian traffic. The punters have plenty of options if they thing they will be inconvenienced.
For a text-book example of how to run PIA, look to the ALAEA. Believe me, they are talking to AIPA.
89 just showed us how NOT to do it.
Get a grip and stop spreading hysteria.