In Australia, laws to remove the 49 per cent cap on foreign ownership of flag carrier Qantas Airways have passed in the House of Representatives by 83 votes to 53, but commentators fear the legislation will fail in the Senate.
The Federal government introduced the Qantas Sale Amendment Bill March 6 to remove limits on foreign ownership and stipulations that much of the airline facilities and staff be based in Australia.
In Australia, laws to remove the 49 per cent cap on foreign ownership of flag carrier Qantas Airways have passed in the House of Representatives by 83 votes to 53, but commentators fear the legislation will fail in the Senate.
The Federal government introduced the Qantas Sale Amendment Bill March 6 to remove limits on foreign ownership and stipulations that much of the airline facilities and staff be based in Australia.
