Lawyers for the controversial ex CEO said he wasn't appearing due to "personal obligations".
Senator Bridget McKenzie, chair of the committee examining the federal government decision to knock back extra flights from Qatar Airways, confirmed the ex Qantas CEO''s absence.
Joyce was unable to appear before the committee today in person or by video link to explain his role in the move not to allow Qatar Airways to expand its operations in Australia, she said.The decision seemingly gave Qantas a competitive market advantage.New Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson and chairman Richard Goyder are set to front the inquiry today.adding more flights into the country triggered a storm of protests from opposition politicians, airlines, airports and the travel industry.
Transport Minister Catherine King insisted there was nothing extraordinary about the decision to veto Qatar's expansion plans.The Senate inquiry is examining the federal government decision to reject extra flights from Qatar Airways into Australia . McKenzie said the Senate committee will summon Joyce when he returns to Australia to appear before it.
But it is unclear whether will make it back here in time for when the inquiry releases its terms of reference.
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