ACCC executives accepted gift during QANTAS investigation

Revelations about Prime Minister Albanese’s free access to the exclusive lounges offered by QANTAS and Virgin Australia, has awoken the Australian public to the additional benefits politicians receive from these airlines. But the travel perks received by politicians is only part of the story. The greater risk to the integrity of Federal Government programmes arises from the acceptance of similar benefits offered by QANTAS or Virgin to highly paid public servants. Particularly senior executive staff who manage law enforcement and regulatory bodies.