‘Here comes Arabiawood’:Australian unites Gulf royals in film venture

‘Here comes Arabiawood’:Australian unites Gulf royals in film venture

Michael Ibrahim has Arabian princes on side for his big-sky plans. Construction begins in April,but what of censorship?

  • byLucy Cormack

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Lawyer for women strip searched in Qatar urges Labor to give airline no quarter on bid
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Lawyer for women strip searched in Qatar urges Labor to give airline no quarter on bid

Marque Lawyers are representing 13 Australians subjected to invasive searches at Doha Airport in 2020. The firm says Qatar Airways needs to take responsibility.

  • byAngus Thompson andAmelia McGuire
Who is Catherine King,the minister at the centre of the Qatar Airways saga?

Who is Catherine King,the minister at the centre of the Qatar Airways saga?

Transport Minister Catherine King is a longstanding Labor MP,a former social worker,known to be a stickler for the rules. But one decision is now firmly in the spotlight.

  • byAngus Thompson
Tough questions on Qantas caught Albanese on autopilot
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Tough questions on Qantas caught Albanese on autopilot

The concerns about Qantas have been around since early July,yet ministers are still sending conflicting signals. It is about time the government woke up.

  • byDavid Crowe
Minister’s cat curfew a vital step to saving native species

Minister’s cat curfew a vital step to saving native species

While many owners are responsible for their cats,others have a flawed logic and think their cuddly bundle of joy would never threaten native wildlife.

Transport minister in danger of a death spiral over Qatar confusion

Transport minister in danger of a death spiral over Qatar confusion

Catherine King’s fluctuating versions about refusing Qatar Airways’ request for more flights into Australia raise doubt about her suitability as minister.

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Qantas,Qatar execs tapped by Senate inquiry as airline ‘welcome’ to reapply for flights

Qantas,Qatar execs tapped by Senate inquiry as airline ‘welcome’ to reapply for flights

A Senate inquiry will ask Qantas boss Vanessa Hudson and her predecessor to reveal their talks with federal ministers,as well as Qatar Airways and the ambassador.

  • byDavid Crowe andMatthew Knott
Why we shouldn’t feel too sorry for Qatar Airways
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Why we shouldn’t feel too sorry for Qatar Airways

Amid so much anger at Qantas,public support for Qatar Airways is misplaced given its nation’s human rights track record. It’s more about Australians wanting cheaper flights.

  • byAnthony Dennis
Albanese weighs ‘open skies’ deals with South-East Asian nations as Qatar debate rages

Albanese weighs ‘open skies’ deals with South-East Asian nations as Qatar debate rages

Under pressure over decision to block a Qatar Airways bid for more flights into Australia,the prime minister is looking at options to increase flights.

  • byMatthew Knott
Award-winning,controversial:The airline Qantas wants stopped

Award-winning,controversial:The airline Qantas wants stopped

It’s been named the world’s best airline seven times but is being prevented from increasing flights to Australia. Here’s what you need to know about Qatar Airways.

  • byMichael Gebicki
Coalition forces inquiry into Qatar Airways ruling as PM reveals talks with Virgin boss
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Coalition forces inquiry into Qatar Airways ruling as PM reveals talks with Virgin boss

Anthony Albanese claimed he did not know when he spoke to Virgin’s Jayne Hrdlicka that a decision had already been made to block Qatar Airways from increasing its flights.

  • byDavid Crowe