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Our spy agencies recruit a mix of talent, from computer whizzes to people skilled in cultivating sources. What do our spies do, and who are their bosses?

Our spy agencies recruit a mix of talent, from computer whizzes to people skilled in cultivating sources. What do our spies do, and who are their bosses?

Qantas annual general meeting has been rocked by major revelations, with a radical plan to dump four of the airlines directors failing and the amount spent on the Yes campaign revealed.

Shareholders overwhelmingly voted against the airline’s pay report

This is why proxy advisers send everyone batty. And if Qantas’ in-house sentiment guru doesn’t deserve to walk the plank, who does?

Proxy advisors also urged shareholders to vote against the re-election of marketing executive Todd Sampson at the forthcoming annual general meeting.

Qantas has continued to see major changes in its leadership as its chairman, Loyalty CEO and multiple members of the board step down.

The board of Qantas has governed and overseen a company and management that has performed poorly for customers. Yet, some directors will be rewarded with a show bag of free flights when they exit.

The chairman of Qantas has displayed incredible hubris by refusing to leave his post in a timely manner.

Cleanout of board as Australian airline confronts 'reputational issues'.