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What does the future hold for Virgin Australia?

An empty Virgin Australia check-in area at Brisbane domestic airport

An empty Virgin Australia check-in area at Brisbane domestic airport Source: AAP

The federal government says it was never going to bailout a majority foreign-owned company but it leaves thousands of workers now with an uncertain future.


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By Jennifer Scherer, Catalina Florez

Presented by Jennifer Scherer

Source: SBS


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The federal government says it was never going to bailout a majority foreign-owned company but it leaves thousands of workers now with an uncertain future.


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