Qantas will find out today if it will be hit with a record-breaking fine, after illegally sacking 1800 ground staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The airline has already agreed to pay $120 million in compensation — but the Transport Workers Union is pushing for a further $121 million penalty.

• GUEST: Professor Shae McCrystal, labour law expert, University of Sydney
• PRODUCER: Brooke Young