Qantas Airways reduced CEO Vanessa Hudson’s bonus by A$250,000 due to a data breach affecting 6 million customers. Despite a record profit and share price surge, the decision was made to address shareholder concerns. Investor scrutiny over pay has intensified, with past issues like a hefty exit payout and a hefty fine for layoffs still impacting executive compensation decisions.

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