Reported at www.abc.net.au: A review of Queensland state parliamentarians’ register of interests reveals that several former Labor ministers have lost access to the exclusive Qantas Chairman’s Lounge, while new LNP ministers have acquired memberships.

A consultant’s report indicated that Qantas employed “strong-arm” tactics in negotiations, raising concerns over the airline’s influence on government contracts.

Qantas denied these allegations, emphasizing that their agreements result from collaborative negotiations and that they do not provide special treatment to any airlines.