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QantasLink Considers Closing Staff Bases in Canberra, Hobart, and Mildura
On October 1, 2025, QantasLink announced it is reviewing its staff bases in Canberra, Hobart, and Mildura, considering possible closures. If employees are required to commute from Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane, flight delays or cancellations may occur.
QantasLink stated that around 70 employees would be affected if the bases close, including about 8 in Mildura. Currently, Mildura operates approximately 50 QantasLink flights per week, and the airline says services there would continue unaffected. Employees have the option to transfer to other major city bases.
CEO Rachel Yangoyan said the move aims to improve flight reliability and expand regional routes. However, Transport Workers Union (TWU) National Secretary Michael Kaine expressed concern, noting potential uncertainty for regional communities and stressing the need to avoid repeating the failures of airlines like Rex and Bonza.