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More than 600 Qantas ground crew workers have begun a 24-hour strike this morning across the country over an escalating industrial dispute.
Qantas said that it has contingency plans in place and any impacts would be felt primarily by the airline’s freight and regional QantasLink services.
The world has become more volatile, more contested and less secure. In this geopolitical environment, it is more important than ever that like-minded partners stand together and deepen their cooperation.
Australia and the Netherlands recognise the need to continue investing in our close cooperation to meet current and future challenges.
Australia and the Netherlands remain resolute in their commitment to pursuing truth, justice and accountability on behalf of the victims of the downing of MH17 and their next of kin.
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