All six senior members of the new federal anti-corruption watchdog have accepted Qantas Chairman's Lounge memberships <br>
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Gift disclosure logs for the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) leadership positions <br>
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show commissioners are all part of Australia's 'most exclusive club' the Chairman's Lounge membership extended by invite only by the Qantas chair.<br>
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<i><u>This has raised concerns over how impartial the body would be when dealing <br>
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If Mr Albanese has requested flight upgrades from former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce <br>
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directly, as reported in a new book, he may have <br>
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fallen foul of the strict Ministerial Code of Conduct which prohibits ministers <br>
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Commissioner Paul Brereton declared Chairman's Lounge membership in 2023, as did the CEO Philip Reed and <br>
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deputy commissioners Jaala Hinchcliffe and Nicole Rose, Sky News reported on Wednesday. <br>
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Deputy commissioners Ben Gauntlett and Kylie Kilgour declared <br>
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their membership in February 2024, which means it was after the <br>
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NACC began operation in July 2023.<br>
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<b>NACC Commissioner Paul Brereton declared his Chairman's Lounge <br>
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membership in 2023</b><br>
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<b>Inside the exclusive hideaway for the nation's movers and shakers, where secret deals can be done</b><br>
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An NACC spokesperson confirmed the Commissioner, three deputy commissioners and CEO are members of the Chairman's lounge.<br>
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<u><strong>'This does not impact the integrity of <br>
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'Each of the statutory office holders has made appropriate <br>
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declarations in regards to Chairman's lounge membership <br>
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in the NACC Gifts and Benefits register.<br>
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<b>'Qantas is not a Commonwealth agency within the <br>
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Commission's jurisdiction.'</b><br>
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Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and his deputy Sussan Ley have said <br>
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the Prime Minister should refer himself to the NACC over 22 upgrades and extra Chairman's Lounge memberships received from Qantas. <br>
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An insight into the type of service offered by the Chairman's Lounges was offered by a job ad posted on employment <br>
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site Indeed for the one at Canberra Airport.<br>
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The ad, placed by hotel group Accor that Qantas contracts to run the lounges, stated they <br>
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were seeking 'a highly motivated Food & Beverage Attendant to join our experienced and professional Front of House team'.<br>
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'This role is based within the Chairman's Lounge, a small fine dining restaurant <br>
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and lounge area that offers an a la carte menu designed <br>
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by Neil Perry Consulting,' the ad states. <br>
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'Service is discrete yet attentive, providing friendly and efficient food <br>
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and beverage offerings that meets our passengers' expectations.'<br>
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The Qantas Chairman's Lounge (pictured Sydney Airport) has been described as Australia's most exclusive club<br>
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Former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce proudly walks the red carpet with <br>
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one arm around the prime minister and the other around his partner Jodie Haydon<br>
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A job ad for the Canberra Qantas Chairman's Lounge sets out <br>
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the requirements to serve the high and mighty<br>
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Applicants must 'have experience working in a fine dining environment and the ability to <br>
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work a seven- day rotating roster.<br>
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The claims Albanese received 22 upgrades from economy when booking Qantas flight by personally requesting them from Mr Joyce are made in a new book The Chairman's Lounge by former Australian Financial Review columnist Joe Aston. <br>
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Aston alleged Mr Albanese directly contacted Mr Joyce while in his <br>
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various parliamentary jobs, which included Minister for Transport <br>
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to ask for special upgrades that only the CEO could dole out for himself or his family.<br>
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According to unnamed Qantas 'insiders' 11 of the 22 flights Mr Albanese received <br>
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upgrades for were 'privately funded' and included overseas trips to Rome, London, Los Angeles and Honolulu.<br>
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The book also revealed that as well as son Nathan having a <br>
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'plus one' Chairman's Lounge membership Mr Albanese's partner Jodie Haydon did as well. <br>
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<b><u>Mr Albanese insisted on Tuesday that all were 'declared <br>
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<u>WHAT IS THE QANTAS CHAIRMAN'S CLUB?</u><br>
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The Qantas Chairman's Lounge is an invitation-only club approved by the company chairman, with the guest list a closely-guarded secret.<br>
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It has been dubbed ¿the most exclusive club in the country¿ and comes with a distinct black card.<br>
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Members include senior-ranking MPs including ministers, state premiers and the Prime Minister, leaders of major unions and <br>
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sporting groups, Qantas ambassadors, selected A-list celebrities, major corporate figures and <br>
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high-profile media personalities.<br>
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The clubs can be found in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane,<br>
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Perth and Adelaide but are not signed, you have to know where to look.<br>
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Inside you will find expensive wood and brass furnishings,<br>
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wool carpet and marble flooring all bathed in natural light. <br>
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Members enjoy fine à la carte dining with a complimentary premium array of beers, spirits and Australian wines.<br>
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Wine bottles are often given as departing gift<br>
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<strong><u>Facilities may also include spas, showers and <br>
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an assortment of books and magazines.</u></strong><br>
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<b>Members may bring in two guests at a time. </b><br>
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Lounge attendants personally alert you when your flight is to board and <br>
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your personal preferences are logged for each flight. Membership also entitles you to first-class facilities at Qantas partner airlines.<br>
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