Qantas and Virgin pressured to refuse to take part in removal of asylum seekers

Advocates argue airlines should join those around the world who are boycotting deportations

Qantas and Virgin are facing increasing pressure from unions, advocacy groups and the public to refuse to participate in the forced removal of asylum seekers from Australia, as airlines around the world boycott deportations.

But both of Australia’s major carriers have refused to rule out taking part in future deportations.

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