...the carrier's costs are 25% above its competitors such as Singapore Airlines (ATW Daily News, July 14). “Globalization continues to change our world in profound ways and it is still changing the way we work, consume and engage—and it is still driving relentless competition,” said Joyce. “Globalization is not optional and it is not over.”
It follows from Mr Joyce's comments that he believes that ... Australians should be accepting the same wages as is paid in similar Industries overseas
Is that a realistic expectation?
Should Australian textile workers ( if there are any) receive the same wages as those in the back alleys of Mumbai?
Should Australian hospitality workers get paid identically to their Asian counterparts ... around $4 - $5 an hour?
Consider the situation if Australia followed through with this idea ...
- Income .... reduced significantly
- Cost of living ... can't see that reducing significantly
- Housing costs ... also can't see that reducing significantly
- Surplus income .... non existent
- Punters rushing to buy Qantas tickets .... non existent
It's a vicious circle that doesn't make sense ....
