Qantas has announced the closure of three staff bases, in Canberra, Hobart and Mildura, following a review.

The airline said last month it was considering the closures in an effort to focus more staff in its busiest ports and "respond more quickly to disruptions and reduce delays and cancellations for our customers".

Today, it said the closure would take effect in 2026.

Qantas said it had conducted an "extensive review and consultation period" and had found consolidating crews at major bases such as Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane would strengthen its operations.

"The changes impact around 70 pilots and cabin crew, who will be offered a comprehensive support package to enable them and their families to remain living in Hobart, Canberra or Mildura, while working out of a major base," a

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