Australian tennis great Margaret Court Thursday announced she will stop flying Qantas “where possible” in protest of the airline’s support of same-sex marriage. The 24-time Grand Slam champion, now a Christian pastor in Perth, had been proud to promote the Australian carrier around the world for decades, but not anymore. “I am disappointed that Qantas … Read more
A devout Christian who smashed a pie into Qantas chief Alan Joyce’s face to protest gay marriage was charged on Thursday by Australian police with assault, trespassing and damage. The 67-year-old — who local media identified as former farmer Tony Overheu — walked on stage at a business breakfast event in Perth Tuesday and shoved … Read more
Qantas chief Alan Joyce Wednesday vowed to keep speaking out on social issues after a man who smashed a pie in his face said he was making a statement about marriage equality. Joyce, a staunch supporter of gay marriage, was targeted on Tuesday while addressing a business function in Perth, with a man wearing a … Read more