Qantas resists activist pressure over carrying asylum-seekers for deportation

Protesters outside Qantas' AGM in Brisbane

Protesters outside Qantas' AGM in Brisbane last week. Source: SBS

Refugee activists say they'll target more airlines over carrying asylum-seekers for deportation, despite Qantas shareholders rejecting a bid to put an end to the practice. A motion put to the Qantas A-G-M was overwhelmingly voted down as protestors picketed outside the meeting in Brisbane.



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