LHEA11 Podcast ft. Matt Warburton Head of AIPA Legal

28/11/2025 29 min
LHEA11 Podcast ft. Matt Warburton Head of AIPA Legal

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Send us a textIn this conversation, Andrew Taylor and Head of AIPA Legal - Matthew Warburton discuss the ongoing long haul negotiations and the in-principle agreement reached. They delve into the drafting process, the implications of unprotected actions, the voting process, and the potential consequences of a no vote. The discussion also covers the risks associated with industrial action, negotiation strategies, and the importance of incremental gains in agreements. The conversation emphasises the need for pilots to be educated about the process and to vote wisely.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Long Haul Agreement00:37 Drafting the In-Principle Agreement02:42 Voting Process and Member Engagement05:50 Consequences of a No Vote10:27 Industrial Action and Its Implications15:58 The Role of Fair Work Commission17:31 Incremental Gains in the Long Haul Agreement19:11 Trust and Negotiation with Qantas24:20 Conclusion and Call to Action25:20 Understanding Employer Actions in Industrial Disputes27:25 Navigating Unprotected Industrial Action29:12 The Importance of Seeking Expert Legal AdviceFly safe and stick with it.