qantas, page-18

This is the first real test the government has faced since 2007. It has already wiped the sarcastic smerk off Albanese's face.

Now they have a real national emergency to deal with. A real chance to show what they are made of. All eyes have turned to Canberra.

I don't think the public will react favourably if they try to blame it on the opposition.

For too long, the government has played the blame game to shift responsibility. This going to be good to watch.

When the dust settles we are all going to be paying a lot more to fly, and for everything that is carried on a plane.

Australia's cost structure has got out of hand. There will be no winners out of this.