This debacle has highlighted the need for the government to regulate the minimum requirements that Qantas must always provide in regards to availability of aircraft to ensure continuity of travel for the Australian public.
Regardless of Joyce's motives I think now the Qantas sale act will be strengthened to ensure that the airline remains in Australia, and the board to ensure these requirements are always maintained. Anything else and any future governments can be held to ransom at any time by the board.
I do believe an own goal may have been scored by Joyce et al.