Qantas is set to axe 850 jobs after inking a deal with professional services giant Accenture, which will take over much of the airline's back-office operations. 

2GB Drive host James Willis has reacted to the decision, questioning whether government taxes, regulations and rising business costs are making it too difficult for Australian companies to employ local workers.

Qantas is set to axe 850 jobs after inking a deal with professional services giant Accenture, which will take over much of the airline's back-office operations.&nbsp;
2GB Drive host James Willis has reacted to the decision, questioning whether government taxes, regulations and rising business costs are making it too difficult for Australian companies to employ local workers.

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