Qantas chairman unhappy at foreign ban

Qantas Airways Ltd chairman Margaret Jackson said she believes a decision to keep in place the 49% foreign investment limit imposed on the airline runs counter to Australia's national interests.

"I fail to see how the national interest will be advanced by denying Qantas the opportunity to access much needed equity capital on a cost-effective basis in order to invest, grow and compete on the lopsided, harsh and unforgiving international playing field," she said.