APACHE mentioned it first, but it seems that in the race for some to justify the package it has not been mentioned since. (apologies if I have missed someone who has).
The contract states (in part..)
Hold or be eligible to hold an Australian ATPL
Hold or be eligible to hold an Australian Class 1 Multi-Engine Command Instrument Rating
Must be entitled to reside in New Zealand
If the position requires an Aussie ATPL/CIR, it would seem that Aussie registered Jetstar aircraft will be flown.
It would appear that Jetstar (under QANTAS umbrella) will be using Kiwis to circumvent current Aussie conditions and Fair Work Laws.
BTW............
History???? "1983 the Australian shearing industry was torn apart by the wide comb dispute and the ensuing 10 week strike that followed. The offending combs had been introduced by New Zealanders who were weaker union supporters". (reference wikipedia).
Perhaps the sooner Kiwi becomes the 3rd Territory of Aussie
, the stronger industrial relations, at least in regards to aviation, will be.