QPC Briefing No. 58 2026
Reminder – LH EA Voting Closes Today
Voting for proposed Qantas Airways Limited Pilots (Long Haul) Enterprise Agreement 2026 (EA11) closes this morning at 11am (AEDT).
To be approved, an EA requires approval from a majority of those Pilots who cast a valid vote. If you do not vote, you do not count.
The vote is your opportunity to have your say on the agreement that will govern your terms and conditions for at least the next 4 years. Every pilot’s voice is vital.
Assessing the Proposed EA11
We reiterate that the AFAP encourages all pilots to assess the proposed EA11 in its entirety, taking into account not only the improvements and concessions within the package, but also the context of the negotiations, the significant progress achieved since the April No vote and the risks associated with the alternatives.
The briefs released by the QPC over the past two months provide information to assist pilots in making an informed assessment of the proposed Agreement:
- Key Terms of the In-Principle Agreement – Briefing No. 41
- Remuneration Outcomes – Briefing No. 42
- Assessing the Overall Package and Concessions – Briefing No. 44
- Reduction in Numbers (RIN) Provisions – Briefing No. 46
- Assessing the A350 Package – Briefing No. 48
- AFAP Pay Comparison Widget – Briefing No. 50
- Legal Advice on the Options Following a No Vote – Briefing No. 52
- Blank Line Reforms – Briefing No. 53
- Trainer Package Details – Briefing No. 54
- Updated AFAP Pay Widget – Briefing No. 56
In addition to these targeted briefings, we have attached the AFAP Long Haul EA11 Explanatory Document which provides a complete overview of the proposed Agreement and its implications for pilots.
This is your Agreement and your decision. Whatever your view, we encourage you to make an informed choice based on the full package, rather than individual provisions considered in isolation.
AFAP Recommendation – Vote YES
The AFAP recommended a No vote in April because pilots deserved a better deal. The strength of Pilot’s no vote allowed further bargaining to deliver stronger remuneration, fairer pay structures, meaningful Blank Line improvements and substantially fewer concessions. Having assessed the overall package against the risks and uncertainty of further bargaining, the AFAP QPC unanimously endorses the proposed EA11 and recommends that pilots vote YES.
Next Steps
The newly elected AFAP Qantas Pilot Council (QPC) Committee will meet later today to review the results outcome and prepare for the next steps following the vote outcome.
The QPC will respect the decision of the pilot group, whatever the outcome. If pilots vote no, the QPC will appoint a LH bargaining team to lead negotiations supported by AFAP legal staff.
If the pilot group votes yes, we will support the agreement approval process in the Fair Work Commission and then oversee implementation of the new EA11 following its approval.
Questions and Feedback
If you have any questions or further feedback, please contact your AFAP Qantas Pilot Council representatives at qpc@afap.org.au, or the AFAP Legal and Industrial team, Senior Legal/Industrial Officer Patrick Larkins – patrick@afap.org.au, Senior Legal/Industrial Officer Deanna Cain – deanna@afap.org.au, Executive Director Simon Lutton – simon@afap.org.au.
Regards,
AFAP Qantas Pilot Council LH EA Team