Alan Joyce returns to the spotlight on tonight’s 60 Minutes, sitting down with Tracy Grimshaw for a rare television interview.
The former Qantas chief reflects on the highs and lows of his 15 years leading Australia’s national carrier, while Peter Overton is on assignment with Australian veteran and nurse Kaela Graham-Bowman, whose fight against a rare cancer has led to an extraordinary breakthrough offering renewed hope.
UPS AND DOWNS
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Apart from the Prime Minister or national cricket captain, perhaps the most scrutinised job in Australia is being the boss of Qantas. It’s a position that comes with massive expectations.
As Alan Joyce found out, get it right and you soar to great heights, but get it wrong and not even a fully fastened seatbelt will save you from the turbulence.
Joyce was the Qantas CEO for 15 years, but having to answer to millions of price-driven passengers and profit-demanding shareholders meant his tenure was defined by never-ending ups and downs.
He exited in questionable circumstances three years ago, and since then has been uncharacteristically quiet.
But on 60 Minutes he’s now returning to the public glare, speaking to Tracy Grimshaw about what really went on when he was in charge at Qantas.
Reported by Tracy Grimshaw and produced by Lisa Brown.
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LIFELINE
As a wife and mother, a nurse, and before that an Australian veteran of the Afghanistan war, Kaela Graham-Bowman knows life is precious.
Up until six years ago, hers was just great. Then, at 28, she was diagnosed with a rare cancer called Synovial Sarcoma. Cruelly, it attacks mostly young people, and there’s no cure.
Of course, when Kaela was told she had this terrible disease, she vowed to fight it, all the while believing she’d never win. But sometimes fortune really does favour the brave.
On assignment for 60 Minutes, Peter Overton reports that this inspirational woman wants to share news of a lifeline she’s been given.
She also wants to thank the people who unknowingly provided this glimmer of hope. Every Australian!
Reported by Peter Overton and produced by Anne Worthington.
This episode of 60 Minutes airs tonight, Sunday 26th July, at 8:35pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
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