If you were already doubtful that Covid vaccination mandates were really about ‘keeping everyone safe’, then Qantas just vindicated your concerns.

The multi-billion dollar airline recently won the support of Australia’s Fair Work Commission in a case that revealed the sheer absurdity of their Covid vaccination policy. The Commission held that Qantas’ decision to sack employee Megan Willoughby – who was on long service leave and received the vaccination past the stipulated deadline (but before returning to work) – was lawful.

While Qantas claims their decision centred on workplace safety, their submissions to the Commission reveal things were not so clear-cut.