If the company could start a greenfields operation it would have done it.
The Liberals could not touch the fair work act as they were scared it would be seen as a return to workchoices. Political suicide despite the push from BHP,RIO, Qantas and the business council of Australia.
They tried and failed during the lockout.
Glad some believe that Qantas has had a sudden change of heart.
Trade away hard fought terms and conditions and the new jet orders will suddenly flow, new destinations appear, codeshares reduced as the pilots are on board finally.