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All six senior members of the new federal anti-corruption watchdog have accepted Qantas Chairman's Lounge
posted by ร้านดอกไม้ จตุจักร Domingo, 08 Diciembre 2024 08:27 Comment Linkmemberships as calls grow to refer Anthony Albanese over the perks he took from the airline.
Gift disclosure logs for the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) leadership positions show commissioners are
all part of Australia's 'most exclusive club' the Chairman's Lounge membership extended by
invite only by the Qantas chair.
This has raised concerns over how impartial the body would be when dealing with Qantas matters.
If Mr Albanese has requested flight upgrades from former Qantas CEO
Alan Joyce directly, as reported in a new book, he may
have fallen foul of the strict Ministerial Code of Conduct which prohibits ministers from seeking 'any kind of benefit'
Commissioner Paul Brereton declared Chairman's Lounge
membership in 2023, as did the CEO Philip Reed and deputy commissioners Jaala Hinchcliffe
and Nicole Rose, Sky News reported on Wednesday.
Deputy commissioners Ben Gauntlett and Kylie Kilgour declared their membership in February 2024, which means it was after the NACC began operation in July 2023.
NACC Commissioner Paul Brereton declared his Chairman's Lounge membership in 2023
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An NACC spokesperson confirmed the Commissioner, three deputy
commissioners and CEO are members of the Chairman's lounge.
'This does not impact the integrity of the Commission,' the spokesman said.
'Each of the statutory office holders has made
appropriate declarations in regards to Chairman's lounge membership in the NACC Gifts
and Benefits register.
'Qantas is not a Commonwealth agency within the Commission's jurisdiction.'
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and his deputy Sussan Ley
have said the Prime Minister should refer himself to the NACC over 22 upgrades and extra Chairman's Lounge memberships received from Qantas.
An insight into the type of service offered by the Chairman's Lounges was offered by a job ad posted on employment site Indeed for
the one at Canberra Airport.
The ad, placed by hotel group Accor that Qantas contracts to run the lounges, stated they were seeking 'a highly motivated Food & Beverage Attendant to join our experienced and professional Front
of House team'.
'This role is based within the Chairman's Lounge,
a small fine dining restaurant and lounge area that offers an a
la carte menu designed by Neil Perry Consulting,' the ad
states.
'Service is discrete yet attentive, providing friendly and efficient
food and beverage offerings that meets our passengers' expectations.'
The Qantas Chairman's Lounge (pictured Sydney Airport) has been described as
Australia's most exclusive club
Former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce proudly walks the red carpet with one arm around the prime minister and the other around his partner Jodie Haydon
A job ad for the Canberra Qantas Chairman's Lounge sets out the requirements to serve the high and mighty
Applicants must 'have experience working in a fine dining environment and the ability to work a seven- day
rotating roster.
The claims Albanese received 22 upgrades from economy when booking Qantas flight by personally requesting them from Mr Joyce are made
in a new book The Chairman's Lounge by former Australian Financial Review columnist Joe Aston.
Aston alleged Mr Albanese directly contacted Mr Joyce while in his
various parliamentary jobs, which included Minister for Transport to ask for special
upgrades that only the CEO could dole out for himself or his
family.
According to unnamed Qantas 'insiders' 11 of the 22 flights Mr Albanese received upgrades
for were 'privately funded' and included overseas trips to Rome, London, Los Angeles and Honolulu.
The book also revealed that as well as son Nathan having a 'plus one' Chairman's
Lounge membership Mr Albanese's partner Jodie
Haydon did as well.
Mr Albanese insisted on Tuesday that all were 'declared in the appropriate way'.
WHAT IS THE QANTAS CHAIRMAN'S CLUB?
The Qantas Chairman's Lounge is an invitation-only club approved by the company chairman, with
the guest list a closely-guarded secret.
It has been dubbed ¿the most exclusive club in the country¿ and comes with a distinct black card.
Members include senior-ranking MPs including ministers, state premiers and the Prime Minister,
leaders of major unions and sporting groups, Qantas ambassadors,
selected A-list celebrities, major corporate figures and high-profile media
personalities.
The clubs can be found in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra,
Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide but are not signed, you have to know where to look.
Inside you will find expensive wood and brass furnishings, wool carpet and marble flooring all
bathed in natural light.
Members enjoy fine à la carte dining with a complimentary premium array of beers,
spirits and Australian wines. Wine bottles are often given as departing gift
Facilities may also include spas, showers and an assortment of books
and magazines.
Members may bring in two guests at a time.
Lounge attendants personally alert you when your flight is to board and your
personal preferences are logged for each flight. Membership also entitles you to first-class
facilities at Qantas partner airlines.
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