Dog owner facing jail after his Rhodesian Ridgeback jumped over garden fence and savaged boy's face

Under-fire Qantas boss Alan Joyce has defended his decision to lock out the Australian airline's staff last weekend as "absolutely the last resort".

Speaking to a parliamentary inquiry, Mr Joyce said he had not planned the move, and strongly denied accusations that he had deceived the government.

One senator accused him of being "obscure and devious" about his plans.    Read More