The Qantas Play:The Cast
Leigh Clifford~Qantas Chairman and formerly of Rio Tinto
Alan Joyce~Qantas CEO.Formerly Aer Lingus,Ansett and Jetstar
Tony Sheldon~CFMEU National President
Steve Purvinas~Federal Secretary Alaea
Barry Jackson~Federal President Aipa
Freehills Lawyers~16-partner employee relations pracitice team advising Qantas.Freehill s also advised Clifford with his union incursions when he was with Rio Tinto
Gary Hounsells~Qantas non executive director,Sits on Freehills Board
Geoffrey Guidice~President of Fair work Australia,Partner at Freehills and involved in the 1989 Pilots dispute
Graeme Smith~Head of Freehills team and represented Patricks against the MUA
Most of the players here are no stranger to protracted IR disputes and in fact Freehills are pleased with their"headkicker reputation.
Two lesser players:
Olivia Wirth~ formerly on Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey's staff and Lyell Strambi associate.
Sarah Adams~Former Gillard Advisor now working for Qantas