Federal Transport Minister Catherine King accepted a lifetime ‘platinum’ status from Qantas, despite her role regulating Australia’s airline industry.

3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott said that this decision was “possibly one of the most stupid decisions” he had ever seen.

Press PLAY to hear why Elliott thinks King can no longer be trusted in her role

“She is the transport minister. This is corrupt behaviour and we should not tolerate it,” he said.

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