Originally Posted by
fearcampaign
SWH,
Your actually incorrect too.
It was the workplace Relations act of 1996 that allowed Jetconnect to start. AWA's came about in a "take it or leave it" manner under this 1996 framework as did other changes in workplace legislation. AIPA also did SFA to oppose it at the time either.
The concept of an Australian Airline running an New Zealand carrier, or a New Zealand carrier was well established before then. Ansett/Ansett NZ and Air New Zealand showed people how it was done.
It was the evolution of the trade agreement between Australia and New Zealand that has brought about the trans-tasman single aviation market and the mutual recognition of skills and qualifications.
The IR argument you are presenting is nothing more than a red herring, they are not binding on a foreign state. Jetconnect, a New Zealand carrier could have been up and running in the 1980s if Qantas was commercially managed at the time and not run like a quasi government corporation.